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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,654.14, 236,869.65 and 96,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,654.14, 236,869.65 and 96,188.06 is: 132,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,654.14 : 236,869.65 = 96,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,654.14/236,869.65 = 96,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,654.14x = 236,869.65 × 96,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,654.14x = 22,784,032,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,032,106.38/171,654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,732.20

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