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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,979.56, 237,335.94 and 96,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,979.56, 237,335.94 and 96,535.08 is: 133,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,979.56 : 237,335.94 = 96,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,979.56/237,335.94 = 96,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,979.56x = 237,335.94 × 96,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,979.56x = 22,911,243,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,243,954.78/171,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,220.74

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