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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,975.33, 237,312.95 and 96,509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,975.33, 237,312.95 and 96,509.25 is: 133,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,975.33 : 237,312.95 = 96,509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,975.33/237,312.95 = 96,509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,975.33x = 237,312.95 × 96,509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,975.33x = 22,902,894,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,902,894,337.24/171,975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,175.46

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