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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.08, 237,326.38 and 96,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.08, 237,326.38 and 96,519 is: 133,188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.08 : 237,326.38 = 96,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.08/237,326.38 = 96,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.08x = 237,326.38 × 96,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.08x = 22,906,504,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,504,871.22/171,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,188.91

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