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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,198.98, 256,588.14 and 96,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,198.98, 256,588.14 and 96,161.38 is: 144,123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,198.98 : 256,588.14 = 96,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,198.98/256,588.14 = 96,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,198.98x = 256,588.14 × 96,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,198.98x = 24,673,869,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673,869,634.03/171,198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,123.93

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