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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,593.61, 236,798.51 and 96,141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,593.61, 236,798.51 and 96,141.93 is: 132,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,593.61 : 236,798.51 = 96,141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,593.61/236,798.51 = 96,141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,593.61x = 236,798.51 × 96,141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,593.61x = 22,766,265,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,265,291.81/171,593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,675.48

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