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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,196.98, 256,585.14 and 96,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,196.98, 256,585.14 and 96,159.38 is: 144,120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,196.98 : 256,585.14 = 96,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,196.98/256,585.14 = 96,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,196.98x = 256,585.14 × 96,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,196.98x = 24,673,067,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673,067,979.61/171,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,120.93

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