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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,868.25, 237,179.04 and 96,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,868.25, 237,179.04 and 96,416.75 is: 133,055.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,868.25 : 237,179.04 = 96,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,868.25/237,179.04 = 96,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,868.25x = 237,179.04 × 96,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,868.25x = 22,868,032,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868,032,204.92/171,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,055.59

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