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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,818.08, 237,108.72 and 96,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,818.08, 237,108.72 and 96,365.92 is: 132,984.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,818.08 : 237,108.72 = 96,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,818.08/237,108.72 = 96,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,818.08x = 237,108.72 × 96,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,818.08x = 22,849,199,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,199,942.82/171,818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,984.84

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