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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,496, 236,664.56 and 96,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,496, 236,664.56 and 96,044.52 is: 132,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,496 : 236,664.56 = 96,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,496/236,664.56 = 96,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,496x = 236,664.56 × 96,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,496x = 22,730,334,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730,334,066.21/171,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,541.48

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