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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,912.08, 237,242.76 and 96,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,912.08, 237,242.76 and 96,466.16 is: 133,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,912.08 : 237,242.76 = 96,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,912.08/237,242.76 = 96,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,912.08x = 237,242.76 × 96,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,912.08x = 22,885,898,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885,898,045.00/171,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,125.60

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