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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,865.13, 237,175.49 and 96,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,865.13, 237,175.49 and 96,415.25 is: 133,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,865.13 : 237,175.49 = 96,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,865.13/237,175.49 = 96,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,865.13x = 237,175.49 × 96,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,865.13x = 22,867,333,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,333,217.38/171,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,053.95

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