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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,979.08, 237,318.12 and 96,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,979.08, 237,318.12 and 96,513 is: 133,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,979.08 : 237,318.12 = 96,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,979.08/237,318.12 = 96,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,979.08x = 237,318.12 × 96,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,979.08x = 22,904,283,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,283,715.56/171,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,180.64

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