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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,005.80, 256,508.70 and 96,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,005.80, 256,508.70 and 96,356.20 is: 144,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,005.80 : 256,508.70 = 96,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,005.80/256,508.70 = 96,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,005.80x = 256,508.70 × 96,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,005.80x = 24,716,203,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,716,203,598.94/171,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,534.30

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