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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,594.08, 236,806.32 and 96,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,594.08, 236,806.32 and 96,140 is: 132,676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,594.08 : 236,806.32 = 96,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,594.08/236,806.32 = 96,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,594.08x = 236,806.32 × 96,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,594.08x = 22,766,559,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,559,604.80/171,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,676.84

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