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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,883.68, 237,198.48 and 96,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,883.68, 237,198.48 and 96,432 is: 133,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,883.68 : 237,198.48 = 96,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,883.68/237,198.48 = 96,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,883.68x = 237,198.48 × 96,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,883.68x = 22,873,523,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,873,523,823.36/171,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,075.60

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