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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,540.57, 236,703.83 and 96,089.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,540.57, 236,703.83 and 96,089.07 is: 132,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,540.57 : 236,703.83 = 96,089.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,540.57/236,703.83 = 96,089.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,540.57x = 236,703.83 × 96,089.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,540.57x = 22,744,650,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744,650,409.69/171,540.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,590.50

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