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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,598.68, 236,806.02 and 96,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,598.68, 236,806.02 and 96,147.72 is: 132,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,598.68 : 236,806.02 = 96,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,598.68/236,806.02 = 96,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,598.68x = 236,806.02 × 96,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,598.68x = 22,768,358,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,358,905.27/171,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,683.76

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