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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,853.72, 237,169.02 and 96,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,853.72, 237,169.02 and 96,407.08 is: 133,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,853.72 : 237,169.02 = 96,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,853.72/237,169.02 = 96,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,853.72x = 237,169.02 × 96,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,853.72x = 22,864,772,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,772,684.66/171,853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,047.88

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