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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,594.36, 236,799.54 and 96,142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,594.36, 236,799.54 and 96,142.68 is: 132,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,594.36 : 236,799.54 = 96,142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,594.36/236,799.54 = 96,142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,594.36x = 236,799.54 × 96,142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,594.36x = 22,766,542,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,542,398.37/171,594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,676.52

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