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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,749.88, 237,019.50 and 96,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,749.88, 237,019.50 and 96,296.76 is: 132,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,749.88 : 237,019.50 = 96,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,749.88/237,019.50 = 96,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,749.88x = 237,019.50 × 96,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,749.88x = 22,824,209,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,209,906.82/171,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,892.14

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