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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,800.89, 237,097.07 and 96,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,800.89, 237,097.07 and 96,354.25 is: 132,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,800.89 : 237,097.07 = 96,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,800.89/237,097.07 = 96,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,800.89x = 237,097.07 × 96,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,800.89x = 22,845,309,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,309,875.28/171,800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,975.50

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