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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,494.16, 236,665.20 and 96,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,494.16, 236,665.20 and 96,042.48 is: 132,540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,494.16 : 236,665.20 = 96,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,494.16/236,665.20 = 96,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,494.16x = 236,665.20 × 96,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,494.16x = 22,729,912,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,912,737.70/171,494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,540.45

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