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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,934.08, 237,286.08 and 96,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,934.08, 237,286.08 and 96,482.88 is: 133,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,934.08 : 237,286.08 = 96,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,934.08/237,286.08 = 96,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,934.08x = 237,286.08 × 96,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,934.08x = 22,894,044,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,894,044,382.31/171,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,155.94

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