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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,801.64, 237,098.10 and 96,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,801.64, 237,098.10 and 96,355 is: 132,976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,801.64 : 237,098.10 = 96,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,801.64/237,098.10 = 96,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,801.64x = 237,098.10 × 96,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,801.64x = 22,845,587,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,587,425.50/171,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,976.54

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