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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,597.61, 236,804.02 and 96,145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,597.61, 236,804.02 and 96,145.93 is: 132,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,597.61 : 236,804.02 = 96,145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,597.61/236,804.02 = 96,145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,597.61x = 236,804.02 × 96,145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,597.61x = 22,767,742,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,742,730.64/171,597.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,681.00

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