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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,597.68, 236,804.64 and 96,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,597.68, 236,804.64 and 96,146.72 is: 132,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,597.68 : 236,804.64 = 96,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,597.68/236,804.64 = 96,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,597.68x = 236,804.64 × 96,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,597.68x = 22,767,989,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,989,416.78/171,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,682.38

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