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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,834.06, 237,130.29 and 96,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,834.06, 237,130.29 and 96,382.56 is: 133,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,834.06 : 237,130.29 = 96,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,834.06/237,130.29 = 96,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,834.06x = 237,130.29 × 96,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,834.06x = 22,855,224,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855,224,403.74/171,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,007.53

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