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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,909.08, 237,238.62 and 96,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,909.08, 237,238.62 and 96,463.16 is: 133,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,909.08 : 237,238.62 = 96,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,909.08/237,238.62 = 96,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,909.08x = 237,238.62 × 96,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,909.08x = 22,884,786,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884,786,959.24/171,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,121.46

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