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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,994.83, 237,327.17 and 96,528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,994.83, 237,327.17 and 96,528.75 is: 133,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,994.83 : 237,327.17 = 96,528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,994.83/237,327.17 = 96,528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,994.83x = 237,327.17 × 96,528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,994.83x = 22,908,894,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908,894,578.49/171,994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,195.25

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