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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,626.60, 236,831.78 and 96,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,626.60, 236,831.78 and 96,160.52 is: 132,694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,626.60 : 236,831.78 = 96,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,626.60/236,831.78 = 96,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,626.60x = 236,831.78 × 96,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,626.60x = 22,773,867,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,867,117.33/171,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,694.27

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