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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,477.90, 236,646.99 and 96,024.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,477.90, 236,646.99 and 96,024.78 is: 132,518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,477.90 : 236,646.99 = 96,024.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,477.90/236,646.99 = 96,024.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,477.90x = 236,646.99 × 96,024.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,477.90x = 22,723,975,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,975,152.41/171,477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,518.39

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