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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.80, 256,502.70 and 96,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.80, 256,502.70 and 96,352.20 is: 144,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.80 : 256,502.70 = 96,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.80/256,502.70 = 96,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.80x = 256,502.70 × 96,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.80x = 24,714,599,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,714,599,450.94/171,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,528.30

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