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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,592.86, 236,797.47 and 96,141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,592.86, 236,797.47 and 96,141.18 is: 132,674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,592.86 : 236,797.47 = 96,141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,592.86/236,797.47 = 96,141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,592.86x = 236,797.47 × 96,141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,592.86x = 22,765,988,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,988,186.81/171,592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,674.45

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