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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,968.48, 237,327.08 and 96,517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,968.48, 237,327.08 and 96,517.04 is: 133,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,968.48 : 237,327.08 = 96,517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,968.48/237,327.08 = 96,517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,968.48x = 237,327.08 × 96,517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,968.48x = 22,906,107,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,107,273.44/171,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,199.45

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