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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,650.76, 236,887.76 and 96,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,650.76, 236,887.76 and 96,204.12 is: 132,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,650.76 : 236,887.76 = 96,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,650.76/236,887.76 = 96,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,650.76x = 236,887.76 × 96,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,650.76x = 22,789,578,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,578,489.57/171,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,767.13

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