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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.39, 237,115.70 and 96,367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.39, 237,115.70 and 96,367.75 is: 132,994.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.39 : 237,115.70 = 96,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.39/237,115.70 = 96,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.39x = 237,115.70 × 96,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.39x = 22,850,306,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,306,498.68/171,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,994.14

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