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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,495.16, 236,666.58 and 96,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,495.16, 236,666.58 and 96,043.48 is: 132,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,495.16 : 236,666.58 = 96,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,495.16/236,666.58 = 96,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,495.16x = 236,666.58 × 96,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,495.16x = 22,730,281,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730,281,942.90/171,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,541.83

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