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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,852.72, 237,167.64 and 96,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,852.72, 237,167.64 and 96,406.08 is: 133,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,852.72 : 237,167.64 = 96,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,852.72/237,167.64 = 96,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,852.72x = 237,167.64 × 96,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,852.72x = 22,864,402,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,402,475.25/171,852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,046.50

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