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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,907.08, 237,235.86 and 96,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,907.08, 237,235.86 and 96,461.16 is: 133,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,907.08 : 237,235.86 = 96,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,907.08/237,235.86 = 96,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,907.08x = 237,235.86 × 96,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,907.08x = 22,884,046,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884,046,249.20/171,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,118.70

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