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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,592.11, 236,796.44 and 96,140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,592.11, 236,796.44 and 96,140.43 is: 132,673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,592.11 : 236,796.44 = 96,140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,592.11/236,796.44 = 96,140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,592.11x = 236,796.44 × 96,140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,592.11x = 22,765,711,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,711,083.37/171,592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,673.41

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