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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,586.08, 236,795.28 and 96,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,586.08, 236,795.28 and 96,132 is: 132,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,586.08 : 236,795.28 = 96,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,586.08/236,795.28 = 96,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,586.08x = 236,795.28 × 96,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,586.08x = 22,763,603,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,603,856.96/171,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,665.80

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