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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.25, 237,338.27 and 96,557.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.25, 237,338.27 and 96,557.05 is: 133,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.25 : 237,338.27 = 96,557.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.25/237,338.27 = 96,557.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.25x = 237,338.27 × 96,557.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.25x = 22,916,683,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916,683,203.30/171,984.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,248.73

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