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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,892.08, 237,215.16 and 96,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,892.08, 237,215.16 and 96,446.16 is: 133,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,892.08 : 237,215.16 = 96,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,892.08/237,215.16 = 96,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,892.08x = 237,215.16 × 96,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,892.08x = 22,878,491,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878,491,275.79/171,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,098.00

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