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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,485.03, 236,649.53 and 96,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,485.03, 236,649.53 and 96,033.53 is: 132,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,485.03 : 236,649.53 = 96,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,485.03/236,649.53 = 96,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,485.03x = 236,649.53 × 96,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,485.03x = 22,726,290,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,290,570.45/171,485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,526.38

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