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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,461.58, 236,616.72 and 96,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,461.58, 236,616.72 and 96,010.08 is: 132,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,461.58 : 236,616.72 = 96,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,461.58/236,616.72 = 96,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,461.58x = 236,616.72 × 96,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,461.58x = 22,717,590,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717,590,216.54/171,461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,493.76

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