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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,541.72, 236,738.46 and 96,101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,541.72, 236,738.46 and 96,101.56 is: 132,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,541.72 : 236,738.46 = 96,101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,541.72/236,738.46 = 96,101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,541.72x = 236,738.46 × 96,101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,541.72x = 22,750,935,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,935,318.00/171,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,626.25

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