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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,950.12, 237,314.34 and 96,502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,950.12, 237,314.34 and 96,502.76 is: 133,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,950.12 : 237,314.34 = 96,502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,950.12/237,314.34 = 96,502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,950.12x = 237,314.34 × 96,502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,950.12x = 22,901,488,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,488,797.58/171,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,186.81

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