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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,977.20, 233,213.16 and 97,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,977.20, 233,213.16 and 97,343.44 is: 134,348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,977.20 : 233,213.16 = 97,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,977.20/233,213.16 = 97,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,977.20x = 233,213.16 × 97,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,977.20x = 22,701,771,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701,771,247.67/168,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,348.13

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