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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,601.68, 236,810.16 and 96,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,601.68, 236,810.16 and 96,150.72 is: 132,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,601.68 : 236,810.16 = 96,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,601.68/236,810.16 = 96,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,601.68x = 236,810.16 × 96,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,601.68x = 22,769,467,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,467,387.32/171,601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,687.90

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