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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,801.75, 237,086.55 and 96,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,801.75, 237,086.55 and 96,350.25 is: 132,963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,801.75 : 237,086.55 = 96,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,801.75/237,086.55 = 96,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,801.75x = 237,086.55 × 96,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,801.75x = 22,843,348,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,348,364.14/171,801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,963.42

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