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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.52, 236,654.16 and 96,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.52, 236,654.16 and 96,037.02 is: 132,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.52 : 236,654.16 = 96,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.52/236,654.16 = 96,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.52x = 236,654.16 × 96,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.52x = 22,727,560,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,560,297.00/171,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,531.09

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