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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,801.72, 237,085.92 and 96,351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,801.72, 237,085.92 and 96,351.84 is: 132,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,801.72 : 237,085.92 = 96,351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,801.72/237,085.92 = 96,351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,801.72x = 237,085.92 × 96,351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,801.72x = 22,843,664,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,664,630.09/171,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,965.28

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