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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,462.51, 236,622.06 and 97,873.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,462.51, 236,622.06 and 97,873.43 is: 135,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,462.51 : 236,622.06 = 97,873.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,462.51/236,622.06 = 97,873.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,462.51x = 236,622.06 × 97,873.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,462.51x = 23,159,011,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159,011,442.76/171,462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,067.49

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