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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,946.08, 237,302.64 and 96,494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,946.08, 237,302.64 and 96,494.88 is: 133,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,946.08 : 237,302.64 = 96,494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,946.08/237,302.64 = 96,494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,946.08x = 237,302.64 × 96,494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,946.08x = 22,898,489,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898,489,770.48/171,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,172.50

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