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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,799.08, 237,082.50 and 96,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,799.08, 237,082.50 and 96,346.92 is: 132,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,799.08 : 237,082.50 = 96,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,799.08/237,082.50 = 96,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,799.08x = 237,082.50 × 96,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,799.08x = 22,842,168,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,168,660.90/171,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,958.62

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