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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,537.70, 236,722.04 and 96,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,537.70, 236,722.04 and 96,086.20 is: 132,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,537.70 : 236,722.04 = 96,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,537.70/236,722.04 = 96,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,537.70x = 236,722.04 × 96,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,537.70x = 22,745,721,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,745,721,279.85/171,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,598.96

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