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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,926.52, 237,261.80 and 96,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,926.52, 237,261.80 and 96,473.40 is: 133,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,926.52 : 237,261.80 = 96,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,926.52/237,261.80 = 96,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,926.52x = 237,261.80 × 96,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,926.52x = 22,889,452,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,889,452,536.12/171,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,135.09

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