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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,968.26, 237,316.18 and 96,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,968.26, 237,316.18 and 96,516.76 is: 133,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,968.26 : 237,316.18 = 96,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,968.26/237,316.18 = 96,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,968.26x = 237,316.18 × 96,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,968.26x = 22,904,988,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,988,789.18/171,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,193.12

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