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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,546.40, 236,734.72 and 96,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,546.40, 236,734.72 and 96,094.96 is: 132,611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,546.40 : 236,734.72 = 96,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,546.40/236,734.72 = 96,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,546.40x = 236,734.72 × 96,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,546.40x = 22,749,013,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749,013,449.01/171,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,611.43

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