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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,454.40, 236,604.48 and 96,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,454.40, 236,604.48 and 96,005.60 is: 132,486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,454.40 : 236,604.48 = 96,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,454.40/236,604.48 = 96,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,454.40x = 236,604.48 × 96,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,454.40x = 22,715,355,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715,355,065.09/171,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,486.28

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