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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,796.72, 237,079.02 and 96,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,796.72, 237,079.02 and 96,346.84 is: 132,958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,796.72 : 237,079.02 = 96,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,796.72/237,079.02 = 96,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,796.72x = 237,079.02 × 96,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,796.72x = 22,841,814,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841,814,407.30/171,796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,958.38

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