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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,856.50, 237,163.59 and 96,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,856.50, 237,163.59 and 96,406.62 is: 133,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,856.50 : 237,163.59 = 96,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,856.50/237,163.59 = 96,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,856.50x = 237,163.59 × 96,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,856.50x = 22,864,140,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,140,098.97/171,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,042.04

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