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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,795.72, 237,077.64 and 96,345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,795.72, 237,077.64 and 96,345.84 is: 132,957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,795.72 : 237,077.64 = 96,345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,795.72/237,077.64 = 96,345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,795.72x = 237,077.64 × 96,345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,795.72x = 22,841,444,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841,444,371.02/171,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,957.00

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