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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,988.08, 237,330.52 and 96,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,988.08, 237,330.52 and 96,522 is: 133,193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,988.08 : 237,330.52 = 96,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,988.08/237,330.52 = 96,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,988.08x = 237,330.52 × 96,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,988.08x = 22,907,616,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,616,451.44/171,988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,193.05

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