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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,464.40, 236,628.36 and 96,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,464.40, 236,628.36 and 96,011.28 is: 132,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,464.40 : 236,628.36 = 96,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,464.40/236,628.36 = 96,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,464.40x = 236,628.36 × 96,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,464.40x = 22,718,991,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718,991,727.90/171,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,499.76

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