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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,650.14, 236,864.13 and 96,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,650.14, 236,864.13 and 96,184.06 is: 132,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,650.14 : 236,864.13 = 96,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,650.14/236,864.13 = 96,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,650.14x = 236,864.13 × 96,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,650.14x = 22,782,553,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,553,691.77/171,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,726.68

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