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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,951.36, 237,314.79 and 96,499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,951.36, 237,314.79 and 96,499.86 is: 133,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,951.36 : 237,314.79 = 96,499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,951.36/237,314.79 = 96,499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,951.36x = 237,314.79 × 96,499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,951.36x = 22,900,844,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,844,010.93/171,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,182.10

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