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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,486.03, 236,650.91 and 96,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,486.03, 236,650.91 and 96,034.53 is: 132,527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,486.03 : 236,650.91 = 96,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,486.03/236,650.91 = 96,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,486.03x = 236,650.91 × 96,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,486.03x = 22,726,658,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,658,915.92/171,486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,527.76

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