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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,468.03, 236,623.28 and 96,019.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,468.03, 236,623.28 and 96,019.23 is: 132,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,468.03 : 236,623.28 = 96,019.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,468.03/236,623.28 = 96,019.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,468.03x = 236,623.28 × 96,019.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,468.03x = 22,720,385,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720,385,145.67/171,468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,505.08

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