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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,486.54, 236,651.61 and 96,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,486.54, 236,651.61 and 96,035.04 is: 132,528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,486.54 : 236,651.61 = 96,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,486.54/236,651.61 = 96,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,486.54x = 236,651.61 × 96,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,486.54x = 22,726,846,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,846,832.41/171,486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,528.46

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