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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,467.03, 236,621.90 and 96,018.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,467.03, 236,621.90 and 96,018.23 is: 132,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,467.03 : 236,621.90 = 96,018.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,467.03/236,621.90 = 96,018.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,467.03x = 236,621.90 × 96,018.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,467.03x = 22,720,015,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720,015,074.17/171,467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,503.70

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