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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,539.57, 236,702.44 and 96,088.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,539.57, 236,702.44 and 96,088.07 is: 132,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,539.57 : 236,702.44 = 96,088.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,539.57/236,702.44 = 96,088.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,539.57x = 236,702.44 × 96,088.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,539.57x = 22,744,280,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744,280,623.89/171,539.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,589.12

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