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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,536.07, 236,697.62 and 96,084.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,536.07, 236,697.62 and 96,084.57 is: 132,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,536.07 : 236,697.62 = 96,084.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,536.07/236,697.62 = 96,084.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,536.07x = 236,697.62 × 96,084.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,536.07x = 22,742,988,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742,988,557.30/171,536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,584.29

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