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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,960.67, 237,327.51 and 96,509.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,960.67, 237,327.51 and 96,509.17 is: 133,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,960.67 : 237,327.51 = 96,509.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,960.67/237,327.51 = 96,509.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,960.67x = 237,327.51 × 96,509.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,960.67x = 22,904,281,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,281,008.27/171,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,194.88

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