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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,284.48, 256,582.26 and 96,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,284.48, 256,582.26 and 96,292.25 is: 144,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,284.48 : 256,582.26 = 96,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,284.48/256,582.26 = 96,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,284.48x = 256,582.26 × 96,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,284.48x = 24,706,881,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706,881,842.57/171,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,244.72

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