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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.89, 237,116.39 and 96,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.89, 237,116.39 and 96,368.25 is: 132,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.89 : 237,116.39 = 96,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.89/237,116.39 = 96,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.89x = 237,116.39 × 96,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.89x = 22,850,491,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,491,068.78/171,814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,994.82

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