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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,800.72, 237,084.54 and 96,350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,800.72, 237,084.54 and 96,350.84 is: 132,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,800.72 : 237,084.54 = 96,350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,800.72/237,084.54 = 96,350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,800.72x = 237,084.54 × 96,350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,800.72x = 22,843,294,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,294,580.01/171,800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,963.90

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