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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,866.13, 237,176.87 and 96,416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,866.13, 237,176.87 and 96,416.25 is: 133,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,866.13 : 237,176.87 = 96,416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,866.13/237,176.87 = 96,416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,866.13x = 237,176.87 × 96,416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,866.13x = 22,867,704,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,704,392.14/171,866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,055.33

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