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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,983.08, 237,323.63 and 96,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,983.08, 237,323.63 and 96,517 is: 133,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,983.08 : 237,323.63 = 96,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,983.08/237,323.63 = 96,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,983.08x = 237,323.63 × 96,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,983.08x = 22,905,764,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,764,796.71/171,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,186.15

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