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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,934.12, 237,273.78 and 96,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,934.12, 237,273.78 and 96,487.24 is: 133,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,934.12 : 237,273.78 = 96,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,934.12/237,273.78 = 96,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,934.12x = 237,273.78 × 96,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,934.12x = 22,893,892,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893,892,156.57/171,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,155.03

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