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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,885.39, 237,222.32 and 96,445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,885.39, 237,222.32 and 96,445.23 is: 133,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,885.39 : 237,222.32 = 96,445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,885.39/237,222.32 = 96,445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,885.39x = 237,222.32 × 96,445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,885.39x = 22,878,960,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878,960,731.31/171,885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,105.91

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