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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,477, 236,638.38 and 96,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,477, 236,638.38 and 96,027.24 is: 132,517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,477 : 236,638.38 = 96,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,477/236,638.38 = 96,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,477x = 236,638.38 × 96,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,477x = 22,723,730,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,730,509.47/171,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,517.66

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