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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.01, 236,653.47 and 96,036.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.01, 236,653.47 and 96,036.51 is: 132,530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.01 : 236,653.47 = 96,036.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.01/236,653.47 = 96,036.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.01x = 236,653.47 × 96,036.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.01x = 22,727,373,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,373,338.19/171,488.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,530.39

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