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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,130.52, 256,928.56 and 96,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,130.52, 256,928.56 and 96,303.33 is: 144,585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,130.52 : 256,928.56 = 96,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,130.52/256,928.56 = 96,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,130.52x = 256,928.56 × 96,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,130.52x = 24,743,075,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743,075,659.35/171,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,585.99

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