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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,949.12, 237,312.96 and 96,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,949.12, 237,312.96 and 96,501.76 is: 133,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,949.12 : 237,312.96 = 96,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,949.12/237,312.96 = 96,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,949.12x = 237,312.96 × 96,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,949.12x = 22,901,118,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,118,310.81/171,949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,185.43

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