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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,464.51, 236,624.82 and 97,875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,464.51, 236,624.82 and 97,875.43 is: 135,070.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,464.51 : 236,624.82 = 97,875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,464.51/236,624.82 = 97,875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,464.51x = 236,624.82 × 97,875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,464.51x = 23,159,754,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159,754,823.05/171,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,070.25

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