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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,486.01, 236,650.71 and 96,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,486.01, 236,650.71 and 96,034.51 is: 132,527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,486.01 : 236,650.71 = 96,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,486.01/236,650.71 = 96,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,486.01x = 236,650.71 × 96,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,486.01x = 22,726,635,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,635,631.94/171,486.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,527.64

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