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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,625.60, 236,830.40 and 96,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,625.60, 236,830.40 and 96,159.52 is: 132,692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,625.60 : 236,830.40 = 96,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,625.60/236,830.40 = 96,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,625.60x = 236,830.40 × 96,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,625.60x = 22,773,497,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,497,585.41/171,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,692.89

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