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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,565.96, 234,012.07 and 97,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,565.96, 234,012.07 and 97,949 is: 135,176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,565.96 : 234,012.07 = 97,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,565.96/234,012.07 = 97,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,565.96x = 234,012.07 × 97,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,565.96x = 22,921,248,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,248,244.43/169,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,176.00

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