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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.51, 236,654.17 and 96,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.51, 236,654.17 and 96,037.01 is: 132,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.51 : 236,654.17 = 96,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.51/236,654.17 = 96,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.51x = 236,654.17 × 96,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.51x = 22,727,558,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,558,890.83/171,488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,531.09

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