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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,803.08, 237,088.02 and 96,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,803.08, 237,088.02 and 96,350.92 is: 132,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,803.08 : 237,088.02 = 96,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,803.08/237,088.02 = 96,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,803.08x = 237,088.02 × 96,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,803.08x = 22,843,648,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,648,847.98/171,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,964.14

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