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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,516.42, 236,693.34 and 96,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,516.42, 236,693.34 and 96,064.92 is: 132,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,516.42 : 236,693.34 = 96,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,516.42/236,693.34 = 96,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,516.42x = 236,693.34 × 96,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,516.42x = 22,737,926,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,926,771.63/171,516.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,569.97

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