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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,914.08, 237,245.52 and 96,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,914.08, 237,245.52 and 96,468.16 is: 133,128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,914.08 : 237,245.52 = 96,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,914.08/237,245.52 = 96,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,914.08x = 237,245.52 × 96,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,914.08x = 22,886,638,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886,638,782.64/171,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,128.36

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