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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,652.14, 236,866.89 and 96,186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,652.14, 236,866.89 and 96,186.06 is: 132,729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,652.14 : 236,866.89 = 96,186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,652.14/236,866.89 = 96,186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,652.14x = 236,866.89 × 96,186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,652.14x = 22,783,292,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,292,893.55/171,652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,729.44

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