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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,904.08, 237,231.72 and 96,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,904.08, 237,231.72 and 96,458.16 is: 133,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,904.08 : 237,231.72 = 96,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,904.08/237,231.72 = 96,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,904.08x = 237,231.72 × 96,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,904.08x = 22,882,935,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882,935,204.84/171,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,114.56

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