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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,557.68, 236,749.44 and 96,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,557.68, 236,749.44 and 96,106.72 is: 132,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,557.68 : 236,749.44 = 96,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,557.68/236,749.44 = 96,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,557.68x = 236,749.44 × 96,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,557.68x = 22,753,212,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753,212,140.24/171,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,627.18

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