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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,510, 236,683.86 and 96,058.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,510, 236,683.86 and 96,058.50 is: 132,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,510 : 236,683.86 = 96,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,510/236,683.86 = 96,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,510x = 236,683.86 × 96,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,510x = 22,735,496,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,496,565.81/171,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,560.76

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