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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,973.13, 237,345.39 and 96,521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,973.13, 237,345.39 and 96,521.63 is: 133,212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,973.13 : 237,345.39 = 96,521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,973.13/237,345.39 = 96,521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,973.13x = 237,345.39 × 96,521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,973.13x = 22,908,962,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908,962,729.06/171,973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,212.46

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