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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,543.84, 236,730.32 and 96,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,543.84, 236,730.32 and 96,092.40 is: 132,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,543.84 : 236,730.32 = 96,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,543.84/236,730.32 = 96,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,543.84x = 236,730.32 × 96,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,543.84x = 22,747,984,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,984,601.57/171,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,607.41

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