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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,650.64, 236,864.82 and 96,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,650.64, 236,864.82 and 96,184.56 is: 132,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,650.64 : 236,864.82 = 96,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,650.64/236,864.82 = 96,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,650.64x = 236,864.82 × 96,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,650.64x = 22,782,738,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,738,491.18/171,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,727.37

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