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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,619.52, 236,849.52 and 96,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,619.52, 236,849.52 and 96,182.60 is: 132,740.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,619.52 : 236,849.52 = 96,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,619.52/236,849.52 = 96,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,619.52x = 236,849.52 × 96,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,619.52x = 22,780,802,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,802,642.35/171,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,740.16

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