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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,992.92, 237,372.18 and 96,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,992.92, 237,372.18 and 96,541.48 is: 133,239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,992.92 : 237,372.18 = 96,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,992.92/237,372.18 = 96,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,992.92x = 237,372.18 × 96,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,992.92x = 22,916,261,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916,261,568.03/171,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,239.56

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