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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.64, 237,116.04 and 96,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.64, 237,116.04 and 96,368 is: 132,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.64 : 237,116.04 = 96,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.64/237,116.04 = 96,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.64x = 237,116.04 × 96,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.64x = 22,850,398,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,398,542.72/171,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,994.48

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