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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,631.68, 236,851.56 and 96,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,631.68, 236,851.56 and 96,180.72 is: 132,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,631.68 : 236,851.56 = 96,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,631.68/236,851.56 = 96,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,631.68x = 236,851.56 × 96,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,631.68x = 22,780,553,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,553,573.92/171,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,729.30

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