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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,595.68, 236,801.88 and 96,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,595.68, 236,801.88 and 96,144.72 is: 132,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,595.68 : 236,801.88 = 96,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,595.68/236,801.88 = 96,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,595.68x = 236,801.88 × 96,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,595.68x = 22,767,250,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,250,448.07/171,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,679.62

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