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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,835.06, 237,131.67 and 96,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,835.06, 237,131.67 and 96,383.56 is: 133,008.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,835.06 : 237,131.67 = 96,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,835.06/237,131.67 = 96,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,835.06x = 237,131.67 × 96,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,835.06x = 22,855,594,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855,594,543.35/171,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,008.91

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