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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,804.08, 237,089.40 and 96,351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,804.08, 237,089.40 and 96,351.92 is: 132,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,804.08 : 237,089.40 = 96,351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,804.08/237,089.40 = 96,351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,804.08x = 237,089.40 × 96,351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,804.08x = 22,844,018,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844,018,901.65/171,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,965.52

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