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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,973.75, 237,323.79 and 96,522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,973.75, 237,323.79 and 96,522.25 is: 133,200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,973.75 : 237,323.79 = 96,522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,973.75/237,323.79 = 96,522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,973.75x = 237,323.79 × 96,522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,973.75x = 22,907,026,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,026,189.33/171,973.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,200.71

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