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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,513.12, 236,687.76 and 96,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,513.12, 236,687.76 and 96,060 is: 132,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,513.12 : 236,687.76 = 96,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,513.12/236,687.76 = 96,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,513.12x = 236,687.76 × 96,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,513.12x = 22,736,226,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,736,226,225.60/171,513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,562.61

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