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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,465.90, 236,620.35 and 96,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,465.90, 236,620.35 and 96,017.10 is: 132,502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,465.90 : 236,620.35 = 96,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,465.90/236,620.35 = 96,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,465.90x = 236,620.35 × 96,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,465.90x = 22,719,599,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,719,599,807.99/171,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,502.15

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