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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,550.76, 236,740.08 and 96,100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,550.76, 236,740.08 and 96,100.88 is: 132,619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,550.76 : 236,740.08 = 96,100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,550.76/236,740.08 = 96,100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,550.76x = 236,740.08 × 96,100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,550.76x = 22,750,930,019.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,930,019.27/171,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,619.23

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