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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.76, 237,189.60 and 96,416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.76, 237,189.60 and 96,416.64 is: 133,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.76 : 237,189.60 = 96,416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.76/237,189.60 = 96,416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.76x = 237,189.60 × 96,416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.76x = 22,869,024,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,024,274.94/171,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,060.20

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