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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,647.76, 236,883.62 and 96,201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,647.76, 236,883.62 and 96,201.12 is: 132,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,647.76 : 236,883.62 = 96,201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,647.76/236,883.62 = 96,201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,647.76x = 236,883.62 × 96,201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,647.76x = 22,788,469,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788,469,553.65/171,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,762.99

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