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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,968.90, 237,317.08 and 96,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,968.90, 237,317.08 and 96,517.40 is: 133,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,968.90 : 237,317.08 = 96,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,968.90/237,317.08 = 96,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,968.90x = 237,317.08 × 96,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,968.90x = 22,905,227,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,227,537.19/171,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,194.01

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