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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,201.18, 256,591.44 and 96,163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,201.18, 256,591.44 and 96,163.59 is: 144,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,201.18 : 256,591.44 = 96,163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,201.18/256,591.44 = 96,163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,201.18x = 256,591.44 × 96,163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,201.18x = 24,674,754,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674,754,033.67/171,201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,127.24

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