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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.08, 237,227.58 and 96,455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.08, 237,227.58 and 96,455.16 is: 133,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.08 : 237,227.58 = 96,455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.08/237,227.58 = 96,455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.08x = 237,227.58 × 96,455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.08x = 22,881,824,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881,824,185.31/171,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,110.42

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