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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,524.64, 236,700.96 and 96,075.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,524.64, 236,700.96 and 96,075.84 is: 132,582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,524.64 : 236,700.96 = 96,075.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,524.64/236,700.96 = 96,075.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,524.64x = 236,700.96 × 96,075.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,524.64x = 22,741,243,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,243,560.81/171,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,582.95

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