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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,612, 236,824.56 and 96,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,612, 236,824.56 and 96,184.80 is: 132,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,612 : 236,824.56 = 96,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,612/236,824.56 = 96,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,612x = 236,824.56 × 96,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,612x = 22,778,922,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,922,938.69/171,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,735.02

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