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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,788.22, 237,067.29 and 96,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,788.22, 237,067.29 and 96,338.34 is: 132,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,788.22 : 237,067.29 = 96,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,788.22/237,067.29 = 96,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,788.22x = 237,067.29 × 96,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,788.22x = 22,838,669,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838,669,186.90/171,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,946.65

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