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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,189.35, 256,573.70 and 96,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,189.35, 256,573.70 and 96,151.76 is: 144,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,189.35 : 256,573.70 = 96,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,189.35/256,573.70 = 96,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,189.35x = 256,573.70 × 96,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,189.35x = 24,670,012,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670,012,654.23/171,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,109.51

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