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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.83, 237,228.62 and 96,455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.83, 237,228.62 and 96,455.91 is: 133,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.83 : 237,228.62 = 96,455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.83/237,228.62 = 96,455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.83x = 237,228.62 × 96,455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.83x = 22,882,101,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882,101,937.86/171,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,111.45

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