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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,655.14, 236,871.03 and 96,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,655.14, 236,871.03 and 96,189.06 is: 132,733.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,655.14 : 236,871.03 = 96,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,655.14/236,871.03 = 96,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,655.14x = 236,871.03 × 96,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,655.14x = 22,784,401,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,401,716.93/171,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,733.58

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