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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,466.64, 236,617.44 and 96,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,466.64, 236,617.44 and 96,011.36 is: 132,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,466.64 : 236,617.44 = 96,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,466.64/236,617.44 = 96,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,466.64x = 236,617.44 × 96,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,466.64x = 22,717,962,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717,962,214.12/171,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,492.02

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