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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966.78, 233,226.09 and 97,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966.78, 233,226.09 and 97,394.64 is: 134,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966.78 : 233,226.09 = 97,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966.78/233,226.09 = 97,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966.78x = 233,226.09 × 97,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966.78x = 22,714,971,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714,971,074.16/168,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,434.54

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