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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,627.04, 236,838.90 and 96,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,627.04, 236,838.90 and 96,170.68 is: 132,711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,627.04 : 236,838.90 = 96,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,627.04/236,838.90 = 96,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,627.04x = 236,838.90 × 96,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,627.04x = 22,776,958,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,776,958,063.45/171,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,711.94

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