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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,548.76, 236,737.32 and 96,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,548.76, 236,737.32 and 96,098.88 is: 132,616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,548.76 : 236,737.32 = 96,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,548.76/236,737.32 = 96,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,548.76x = 236,737.32 × 96,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,548.76x = 22,750,191,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,191,306.20/171,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,616.47

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