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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,894.08, 237,235.52 and 96,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,894.08, 237,235.52 and 96,442.08 is: 133,102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,894.08 : 237,235.52 = 96,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,894.08/237,235.52 = 96,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,894.08x = 237,235.52 × 96,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,894.08x = 22,879,486,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879,486,998.68/171,894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,102.24

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