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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,475, 236,635.62 and 96,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,475, 236,635.62 and 96,025.24 is: 132,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,475 : 236,635.62 = 96,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,475/236,635.62 = 96,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,475x = 236,635.62 × 96,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,475x = 22,722,992,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722,992,203.05/171,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,514.90

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