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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,484.56, 236,635.56 and 96,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,484.56, 236,635.56 and 96,022.80 is: 132,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,484.56 : 236,635.56 = 96,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,484.56/236,635.56 = 96,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,484.56x = 236,635.56 × 96,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,484.56x = 22,722,409,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722,409,050.77/171,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,504.11

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