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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,591.99, 236,796.26 and 96,140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,591.99, 236,796.26 and 96,140.31 is: 132,673.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,591.99 : 236,796.26 = 96,140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,591.99/236,796.26 = 96,140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,591.99x = 236,796.26 × 96,140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,591.99x = 22,765,665,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,665,843.24/171,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,673.24

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