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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,955.17, 237,319.92 and 96,503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,955.17, 237,319.92 and 96,503.67 is: 133,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,955.17 : 237,319.92 = 96,503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,955.17/237,319.92 = 96,503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,955.17x = 237,319.92 × 96,503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,955.17x = 22,902,243,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,902,243,244.11/171,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,187.29

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