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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,486.51, 236,651.41 and 96,035.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,486.51, 236,651.41 and 96,035.01 is: 132,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,486.51 : 236,651.41 = 96,035.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,486.51/236,651.41 = 96,035.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,486.51x = 236,651.41 × 96,035.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,486.51x = 22,726,820,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,820,045.69/171,486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,528.33

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