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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,982.08, 237,322.26 and 96,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,982.08, 237,322.26 and 96,516 is: 133,184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,982.08 : 237,322.26 = 96,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,982.08/237,322.26 = 96,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,982.08x = 237,322.26 × 96,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,982.08x = 22,905,395,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,395,246.16/171,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,184.78

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