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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,594.11, 236,799.19 and 96,142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,594.11, 236,799.19 and 96,142.43 is: 132,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,594.11 : 236,799.19 = 96,142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,594.11/236,799.19 = 96,142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,594.11x = 236,799.19 × 96,142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,594.11x = 22,766,449,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,449,548.63/171,594.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,676.17

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