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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.16, 236,656.92 and 96,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.16, 236,656.92 and 96,036.48 is: 132,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.16 : 236,656.92 = 96,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.16/236,656.92 = 96,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.16x = 236,656.92 × 96,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.16x = 22,727,697,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,697,564.44/171,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,532.17

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