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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,487.51, 236,652.79 and 96,036.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,487.51, 236,652.79 and 96,036.01 is: 132,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,487.51 : 236,652.79 = 96,036.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,487.51/236,652.79 = 96,036.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,487.51x = 236,652.79 × 96,036.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,487.51x = 22,727,189,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,189,706.97/171,487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,529.71

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