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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,557.20, 236,715.24 and 96,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,557.20, 236,715.24 and 96,091.12 is: 132,586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,557.20 : 236,715.24 = 96,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,557.20/236,715.24 = 96,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,557.20x = 236,715.24 × 96,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,557.20x = 22,746,232,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,746,232,532.67/171,557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,586.87

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