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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,539.07, 236,701.76 and 96,087.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,539.07, 236,701.76 and 96,087.57 is: 132,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,539.07 : 236,701.76 = 96,087.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,539.07/236,701.76 = 96,087.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,539.07x = 236,701.76 × 96,087.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,539.07x = 22,744,096,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744,096,452.69/171,539.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,588.43

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