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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,748.38, 237,017.43 and 96,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,748.38, 237,017.43 and 96,295.26 is: 132,890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,748.38 : 237,017.43 = 96,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,748.38/237,017.43 = 96,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,748.38x = 237,017.43 × 96,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,748.38x = 22,823,655,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,655,046.38/171,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,890.07

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