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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,204.19, 256,595.94 and 96,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,204.19, 256,595.94 and 96,166.60 is: 144,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,204.19 : 256,595.94 = 96,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,204.19/256,595.94 = 96,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,204.19x = 256,595.94 × 96,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,204.19x = 24,675,959,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675,959,123.60/171,204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,131.75

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