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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.52, 237,115.87 and 96,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.52, 237,115.87 and 96,367.88 is: 132,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.52 : 237,115.87 = 96,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.52/237,115.87 = 96,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.52x = 237,115.87 × 96,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.52x = 22,850,352,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,352,279.76/171,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,994.31

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