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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,558.18, 236,750.13 and 96,107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,558.18, 236,750.13 and 96,107.22 is: 132,627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,558.18 : 236,750.13 = 96,107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,558.18/236,750.13 = 96,107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,558.18x = 236,750.13 × 96,107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,558.18x = 22,753,396,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753,396,828.94/171,558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,627.87

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