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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,933.12, 237,272.40 and 96,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,933.12, 237,272.40 and 96,486.24 is: 133,153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,933.12 : 237,272.40 = 96,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,933.12/237,272.40 = 96,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,933.12x = 237,272.40 × 96,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,933.12x = 22,893,521,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893,521,731.78/171,933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,153.65

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