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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,797.72, 237,080.40 and 96,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,797.72, 237,080.40 and 96,347.84 is: 132,959.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,797.72 : 237,080.40 = 96,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,797.72/237,080.40 = 96,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,797.72x = 237,080.40 × 96,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,797.72x = 22,842,184,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,184,446.34/171,797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,959.76

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