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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,957.44, 237,312.48 and 96,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,957.44, 237,312.48 and 96,511.04 is: 133,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,957.44 : 237,312.48 = 96,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,957.44/237,312.48 = 96,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,957.44x = 237,312.48 × 96,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,957.44x = 22,903,274,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,274,249.78/171,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,191.53

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