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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,979.28, 233,243.37 and 97,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,979.28, 233,243.37 and 97,407.14 is: 134,451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,979.28 : 233,243.37 = 97,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,979.28/233,243.37 = 97,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,979.28x = 233,243.37 × 97,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,979.28x = 22,719,569,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,719,569,595.66/168,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,451.81

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