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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,816.66, 237,106.17 and 96,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,816.66, 237,106.17 and 96,365.16 is: 132,983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,816.66 : 237,106.17 = 96,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,816.66/237,106.17 = 96,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,816.66x = 237,106.17 × 96,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,816.66x = 22,848,774,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,774,009.04/171,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,983.46

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