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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,787.56, 237,066.12 and 96,336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,787.56, 237,066.12 and 96,336.06 is: 132,943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,787.56 : 237,066.12 = 96,336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,787.56/237,066.12 = 96,336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,787.56x = 237,066.12 × 96,336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,787.56x = 22,838,015,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838,015,960.29/171,787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,943.36

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