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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,491.10, 236,657.43 and 96,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,491.10, 236,657.43 and 96,039.60 is: 132,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,491.10 : 236,657.43 = 96,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,491.10/236,657.43 = 96,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,491.10x = 236,657.43 × 96,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,491.10x = 22,728,484,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,484,914.23/171,491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,534.49

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