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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,949.86, 237,312.72 and 96,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,949.86, 237,312.72 and 96,498.36 is: 133,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,949.86 : 237,312.72 = 96,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,949.86/237,312.72 = 96,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,949.86x = 237,312.72 × 96,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,949.86x = 22,900,288,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,288,287.14/171,949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,180.03

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