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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,979.58, 237,318.80 and 96,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,979.58, 237,318.80 and 96,513.50 is: 133,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,979.58 : 237,318.80 = 96,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,979.58/237,318.80 = 96,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,979.58x = 237,318.80 × 96,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,979.58x = 22,904,468,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,468,003.80/171,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,181.32

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