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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,524, 236,703.12 and 96,074.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,524, 236,703.12 and 96,074.12 is: 132,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,524 : 236,703.12 = 96,074.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,524/236,703.12 = 96,074.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,524x = 236,703.12 × 96,074.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,524x = 22,741,043,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,043,955.25/171,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,582.29

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