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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,066.06, 256,831.79 and 96,238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,066.06, 256,831.79 and 96,238.86 is: 144,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,066.06 : 256,831.79 = 96,238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,066.06/256,831.79 = 96,238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,066.06x = 256,831.79 × 96,238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,066.06x = 24,717,198,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717,198,200.17/171,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,489.20

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