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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,746.11, 237,006.57 and 96,294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,746.11, 237,006.57 and 96,294.61 is: 132,884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,746.11 : 237,006.57 = 96,294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,746.11/237,006.57 = 96,294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,746.11x = 237,006.57 × 96,294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,746.11x = 22,822,455,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,455,225.59/171,746.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,884.85

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