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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,925.40, 237,247.98 and 96,472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,925.40, 237,247.98 and 96,472.28 is: 133,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,925.40 : 237,247.98 = 96,472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,925.40/237,247.98 = 96,472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,925.40x = 237,247.98 × 96,472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,925.40x = 22,887,853,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,853,555.99/171,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,126.66

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