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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,525.40, 236,702.46 and 96,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,525.40, 236,702.46 and 96,076.60 is: 132,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,525.40 : 236,702.46 = 96,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,525.40/236,702.46 = 96,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,525.40x = 236,702.46 × 96,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,525.40x = 22,741,567,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,567,568.44/171,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,584.26

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