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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,582.08, 236,792.96 and 96,154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,582.08, 236,792.96 and 96,154.88 is: 132,699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,582.08 : 236,792.96 = 96,154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,582.08/236,792.96 = 96,154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,582.08x = 236,792.96 × 96,154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,582.08x = 22,768,798,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,798,653.64/171,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,699.16

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