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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.88, 237,020.88 and 96,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.88, 237,020.88 and 96,297.76 is: 132,893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.88 : 237,020.88 = 96,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.88/237,020.88 = 96,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.88x = 237,020.88 × 96,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.88x = 22,824,579,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,579,817.23/171,750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,893.52

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