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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,501.36, 236,671.92 and 96,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,501.36, 236,671.92 and 96,050.40 is: 132,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,501.36 : 236,671.92 = 96,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,501.36/236,671.92 = 96,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,501.36x = 236,671.92 × 96,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,501.36x = 22,732,432,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,432,584.77/171,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,549.58

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