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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,522.92, 236,702.30 and 96,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,522.92, 236,702.30 and 96,071.44 is: 132,578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,522.92 : 236,702.30 = 96,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,522.92/236,702.30 = 96,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,522.92x = 236,702.30 × 96,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,522.92x = 22,740,330,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,740,330,812.31/171,522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,578.96

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