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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,591.18, 236,795.67 and 96,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,591.18, 236,795.67 and 96,140.22 is: 132,673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,591.18 : 236,795.67 = 96,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,591.18/236,795.67 = 96,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,591.18x = 236,795.67 × 96,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,591.18x = 22,765,587,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,587,808.85/171,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,673.41

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