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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,587.08, 236,796.66 and 96,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,587.08, 236,796.66 and 96,133 is: 132,667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,587.08 : 236,796.66 = 96,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,587.08/236,796.66 = 96,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,587.08x = 236,796.66 × 96,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,587.08x = 22,763,973,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,973,315.78/171,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,667.18

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