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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,805.08, 237,090.78 and 96,352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,805.08, 237,090.78 and 96,352.92 is: 132,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,805.08 : 237,090.78 = 96,352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,805.08/237,090.78 = 96,352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,805.08x = 237,090.78 × 96,352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,805.08x = 22,844,388,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844,388,958.08/171,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,966.90

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