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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,479, 236,641.14 and 96,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,479, 236,641.14 and 96,029.24 is: 132,520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,479 : 236,641.14 = 96,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,479/236,641.14 = 96,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,479x = 236,641.14 × 96,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,479x = 22,724,468,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,468,826.93/171,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,520.42

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