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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,958.92, 237,325.14 and 96,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,958.92, 237,325.14 and 96,507.36 is: 133,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,958.92 : 237,325.14 = 96,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,958.92/237,325.14 = 96,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,958.92x = 237,325.14 × 96,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,958.92x = 22,903,622,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,622,723.03/171,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,192.41

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