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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,927.36, 237,245.76 and 96,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,927.36, 237,245.76 and 96,474.24 is: 133,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,927.36 : 237,245.76 = 96,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,927.36/237,245.76 = 96,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,927.36x = 237,245.76 × 96,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,927.36x = 22,888,104,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888,104,389.22/171,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,126.60

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