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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,793.72, 237,074.88 and 96,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,793.72, 237,074.88 and 96,343.84 is: 132,954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,793.72 : 237,074.88 = 96,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,793.72/237,074.88 = 96,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,793.72x = 237,074.88 × 96,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,793.72x = 22,840,704,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840,704,306.74/171,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,954.24

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