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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.08, 237,325.02 and 96,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.08, 237,325.02 and 96,518 is: 133,187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.08 : 237,325.02 = 96,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.08/237,325.02 = 96,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.08x = 237,325.02 × 96,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.08x = 22,906,136,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,136,280.36/171,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,187.54

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