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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,596.86, 236,802.99 and 96,145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,596.86, 236,802.99 and 96,145.18 is: 132,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,596.86 : 236,802.99 = 96,145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,596.86/236,802.99 = 96,145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,596.86x = 236,802.99 × 96,145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,596.86x = 22,767,466,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,466,098.09/171,596.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,679.97

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