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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,991.46, 233,266.50 and 97,400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,991.46, 233,266.50 and 97,400.06 is: 134,445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,991.46 : 233,266.50 = 97,400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,991.46/233,266.50 = 97,400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,991.46x = 233,266.50 × 97,400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,991.46x = 22,720,171,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720,171,095.99/168,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,445.68

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