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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,806.22, 237,092.04 and 96,356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,806.22, 237,092.04 and 96,356.34 is: 132,971.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,806.22 : 237,092.04 = 96,356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,806.22/237,092.04 = 96,356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,806.22x = 237,092.04 × 96,356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,806.22x = 22,845,321,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,321,217.53/171,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,971.44

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