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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,647.64, 236,860.68 and 96,181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,647.64, 236,860.68 and 96,181.56 is: 132,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,647.64 : 236,860.68 = 96,181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,647.64/236,860.68 = 96,181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,647.64x = 236,860.68 × 96,181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,647.64x = 22,781,629,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,629,705.06/171,647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,723.23

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