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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,592.08, 236,803.56 and 96,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,592.08, 236,803.56 and 96,138 is: 132,674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,592.08 : 236,803.56 = 96,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,592.08/236,803.56 = 96,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,592.08x = 236,803.56 × 96,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,592.08x = 22,765,820,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,820,651.28/171,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,674.08

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