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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,553.86, 236,744.10 and 96,102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,553.86, 236,744.10 and 96,102.36 is: 132,621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,553.86 : 236,744.10 = 96,102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,553.86/236,744.10 = 96,102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,553.86x = 236,744.10 × 96,102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,553.86x = 22,751,666,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751,666,726.08/171,553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,621.13

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