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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,597.36, 236,803.68 and 96,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,597.36, 236,803.68 and 96,145.68 is: 132,680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,597.36 : 236,803.68 = 96,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,597.36/236,803.68 = 96,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,597.36x = 236,803.68 × 96,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,597.36x = 22,767,650,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,650,840.10/171,597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,680.66

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