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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,537.57, 236,699.69 and 96,086.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,537.57, 236,699.69 and 96,086.07 is: 132,586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,537.57 : 236,699.69 = 96,086.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,537.57/236,699.69 = 96,086.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,537.57x = 236,699.69 × 96,086.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,537.57x = 22,743,542,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743,542,501.89/171,537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,586.36

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