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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,800.64, 237,096.72 and 96,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,800.64, 237,096.72 and 96,354 is: 132,975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,800.64 : 237,096.72 = 96,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,800.64/237,096.72 = 96,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,800.64x = 237,096.72 × 96,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,800.64x = 22,845,217,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,217,358.88/171,800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,975.16

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