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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,651.14, 236,865.51 and 96,185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,651.14, 236,865.51 and 96,185.06 is: 132,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,651.14 : 236,865.51 = 96,185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,651.14/236,865.51 = 96,185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,651.14x = 236,865.51 × 96,185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,651.14x = 22,782,923,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,923,291.28/171,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,728.06

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