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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,800.58, 237,084.57 and 96,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,800.58, 237,084.57 and 96,348.42 is: 132,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,800.58 : 237,084.57 = 96,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,800.58/237,084.57 = 96,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,800.58x = 237,084.57 × 96,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,800.58x = 22,842,723,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,723,725.88/171,800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,960.69

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