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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,584.68, 236,786.70 and 96,133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,584.68, 236,786.70 and 96,133.72 is: 132,664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,584.68 : 236,786.70 = 96,133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,584.68/236,786.70 = 96,133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,584.68x = 236,786.70 × 96,133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,584.68x = 22,763,186,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,186,317.52/171,584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,664.44

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