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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,751.88, 237,022.26 and 96,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,751.88, 237,022.26 and 96,298.76 is: 132,894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,751.88 : 237,022.26 = 96,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,751.88/237,022.26 = 96,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,751.88x = 237,022.26 × 96,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,751.88x = 22,824,949,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,949,730.40/171,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,894.90

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