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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,557.88, 236,749.60 and 96,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,557.88, 236,749.60 and 96,106.36 is: 132,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,557.88 : 236,749.60 = 96,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,557.88/236,749.60 = 96,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,557.88x = 236,749.60 × 96,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,557.88x = 22,753,142,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753,142,287.46/171,557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,626.62

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