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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,858.24, 237,148.44 and 96,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,858.24, 237,148.44 and 96,392.16 is: 133,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,858.24 : 237,148.44 = 96,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,858.24/237,148.44 = 96,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,858.24x = 237,148.44 × 96,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,858.24x = 22,859,250,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,250,372.23/171,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,012.25

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