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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,980.08, 237,319.50 and 96,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,980.08, 237,319.50 and 96,514 is: 133,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,980.08 : 237,319.50 = 96,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,980.08/237,319.50 = 96,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,980.08x = 237,319.50 × 96,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,980.08x = 22,904,654,223
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,654,223/171,980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,182.02

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