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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,946.13, 237,307.52 and 96,494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,946.13, 237,307.52 and 96,494.63 is: 133,174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,946.13 : 237,307.52 = 96,494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,946.13/237,307.52 = 96,494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,946.13x = 237,307.52 × 96,494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,946.13x = 22,898,900,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898,900,393.32/171,946.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,174.86

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