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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,944.52, 237,293.96 and 96,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,944.52, 237,293.96 and 96,493 is: 133,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,944.52 : 237,293.96 = 96,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,944.52/237,293.96 = 96,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,944.52x = 237,293.96 × 96,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,944.52x = 22,897,206,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,206,082.28/171,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,166.25

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