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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,822.04, 237,117.20 and 96,368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,822.04, 237,117.20 and 96,368.92 is: 132,990.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,822.04 : 237,117.20 = 96,368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,822.04/237,117.20 = 96,368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,822.04x = 237,117.20 × 96,368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,822.04x = 22,850,728,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,728,477.42/171,822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,990.67

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