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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,745.11, 237,005.19 and 96,293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,745.11, 237,005.19 and 96,293.61 is: 132,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,745.11 : 237,005.19 = 96,293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,745.11/237,005.19 = 96,293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,745.11x = 237,005.19 × 96,293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,745.11x = 22,822,085,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,085,333.84/171,745.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,883.47

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