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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,813.39, 237,114.32 and 96,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,813.39, 237,114.32 and 96,366.75 is: 132,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,813.39 : 237,114.32 = 96,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,813.39/237,114.32 = 96,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,813.39x = 237,114.32 × 96,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,813.39x = 22,849,935,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,935,915.03/171,813.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,992.75

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