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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,462.64, 236,611.92 and 96,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,462.64, 236,611.92 and 96,007.36 is: 132,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,462.64 : 236,611.92 = 96,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,462.64/236,611.92 = 96,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,462.64x = 236,611.92 × 96,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,462.64x = 22,716,485,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,485,783.73/171,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,486.50

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