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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,457.38, 236,610.81 and 96,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,457.38, 236,610.81 and 96,005.88 is: 132,487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,457.38 : 236,610.81 = 96,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,457.38/236,610.81 = 96,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,457.38x = 236,610.81 × 96,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,457.38x = 22,716,029,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,029,031.56/171,457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,487.90

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