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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,524.40, 236,701.08 and 96,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,524.40, 236,701.08 and 96,075.60 is: 132,582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,524.40 : 236,701.08 = 96,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,524.40/236,701.08 = 96,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,524.40x = 236,701.08 × 96,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,524.40x = 22,741,198,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,198,281.65/171,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,582.88

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