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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,518.42, 236,696.10 and 96,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,518.42, 236,696.10 and 96,066.92 is: 132,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,518.42 : 236,696.10 = 96,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,518.42/236,696.10 = 96,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,518.42x = 236,696.10 × 96,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,518.42x = 22,738,665,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738,665,303.01/171,518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,572.73

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