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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,548.40, 236,737.48 and 96,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,548.40, 236,737.48 and 96,096.96 is: 132,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,548.40 : 236,737.48 = 96,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,548.40/236,737.48 = 96,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,548.40x = 236,737.48 × 96,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,548.40x = 22,749,752,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749,752,146.06/171,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,614.19

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