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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,536.32, 236,697.96 and 96,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,536.32, 236,697.96 and 96,084.82 is: 132,584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,536.32 : 236,697.96 = 96,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,536.32/236,697.96 = 96,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,536.32x = 236,697.96 × 96,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,536.32x = 22,743,080,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743,080,880.97/171,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,584.64

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