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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,966.25, 237,313.43 and 96,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,966.25, 237,313.43 and 96,514.75 is: 133,190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,966.25 : 237,313.43 = 96,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,966.25/237,313.43 = 96,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,966.25x = 237,313.43 × 96,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,966.25x = 22,904,246,368.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,246,368.09/171,966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,190.36

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