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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,867.25, 237,177.66 and 96,415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,867.25, 237,177.66 and 96,415.75 is: 133,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,867.25 : 237,177.66 = 96,415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,867.25/237,177.66 = 96,415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,867.25x = 237,177.66 × 96,415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,867.25x = 22,867,661,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,661,972.15/171,867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,054.21

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