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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,801.89, 237,098.45 and 96,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,801.89, 237,098.45 and 96,355.25 is: 132,976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,801.89 : 237,098.45 = 96,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,801.89/237,098.45 = 96,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,801.89x = 237,098.45 × 96,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,801.89x = 22,845,680,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,680,424.36/171,801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,976.89

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