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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,947.34, 237,287.46 and 96,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,947.34, 237,287.46 and 96,495.84 is: 133,164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,947.34 : 237,287.46 = 96,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,947.34/237,287.46 = 96,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,947.34x = 237,287.46 × 96,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,947.34x = 22,897,252,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,252,774.17/171,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,164.33

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