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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,944.34, 237,283.32 and 96,492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,944.34, 237,283.32 and 96,492.84 is: 133,160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,944.34 : 237,283.32 = 96,492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,944.34/237,283.32 = 96,492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,944.34x = 237,283.32 × 96,492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,944.34x = 22,896,141,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896,141,431.43/171,944.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,160.19

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