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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,580.08, 236,787 and 96,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,580.08, 236,787 and 96,126 is: 132,657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,580.08 : 236,787 = 96,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,580.08/236,787 = 96,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,580.08x = 236,787 × 96,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,580.08x = 22,761,387,162
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,387,162/171,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,657.52

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