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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,808.56, 237,095.10 and 96,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,808.56, 237,095.10 and 96,357.06 is: 132,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,808.56 : 237,095.10 = 96,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,808.56/237,095.10 = 96,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,808.56x = 237,095.10 × 96,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,808.56x = 22,845,786,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,786,776.41/171,808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,972.34

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