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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,772.12, 237,047.34 and 96,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,772.12, 237,047.34 and 96,319 is: 132,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,772.12 : 237,047.34 = 96,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,772.12/237,047.34 = 96,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,772.12x = 237,047.34 × 96,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,772.12x = 22,832,162,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832,162,741.46/171,772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,921.24

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