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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,571.68, 236,768.76 and 96,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,571.68, 236,768.76 and 96,120.72 is: 132,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,571.68 : 236,768.76 = 96,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,571.68/236,768.76 = 96,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,571.68x = 236,768.76 × 96,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,571.68x = 22,758,383,684.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758,383,684.71/171,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,646.50

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