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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,829.24, 237,108.54 and 96,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,829.24, 237,108.54 and 96,363.16 is: 132,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,829.24 : 237,108.54 = 96,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,829.24/237,108.54 = 96,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,829.24x = 237,108.54 × 96,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,829.24x = 22,848,528,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,528,177.39/171,829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,972.29

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