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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,795.47, 237,122.84 and 96,368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,795.47, 237,122.84 and 96,368.27 is: 133,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,795.47 : 237,122.84 = 96,368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,795.47/237,122.84 = 96,368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,795.47x = 237,122.84 × 96,368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,795.47x = 22,851,116,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,851,116,923.59/171,795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,013.50

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