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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,834.24, 237,115.44 and 96,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,834.24, 237,115.44 and 96,368.16 is: 132,979.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,834.24 : 237,115.44 = 96,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,834.24/237,115.44 = 96,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,834.24x = 237,115.44 × 96,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,834.24x = 22,850,378,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,378,660.39/171,834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,979.19

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