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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,828.24, 237,107.16 and 96,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,828.24, 237,107.16 and 96,362.16 is: 132,970.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,828.24 : 237,107.16 = 96,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,828.24/237,107.16 = 96,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,828.24x = 237,107.16 × 96,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,828.24x = 22,848,158,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,158,089.07/171,828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,970.91

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