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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.72, 237,272.04 and 96,485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.72, 237,272.04 and 96,485.04 is: 133,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.72 : 237,272.04 = 96,485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.72/237,272.04 = 96,485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.72x = 237,272.04 × 96,485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.72x = 22,893,202,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893,202,270.28/171,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,149.00

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