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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,903.08, 237,230.34 and 96,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,903.08, 237,230.34 and 96,457.16 is: 133,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,903.08 : 237,230.34 = 96,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,903.08/237,230.34 = 96,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,903.08x = 237,230.34 × 96,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,903.08x = 22,882,564,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882,564,862.23/171,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,113.18

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