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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,951.19, 237,314.51 and 96,499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,951.19, 237,314.51 and 96,499.69 is: 133,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,951.19 : 237,314.51 = 96,499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,951.19/237,314.51 = 96,499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,951.19x = 237,314.51 × 96,499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,951.19x = 22,900,775,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,775,933.59/171,951.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,181.84

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