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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,654.50, 236,897.79 and 96,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,654.50, 236,897.79 and 96,217.58 is: 132,788.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,654.50 : 236,897.79 = 96,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,654.50/236,897.79 = 96,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,654.50x = 236,897.79 × 96,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,654.50x = 22,793,732,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,732,061.15/171,654.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,788.43

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