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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,660.76, 236,888.22 and 96,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,660.76, 236,888.22 and 96,207.64 is: 132,764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,660.76 : 236,888.22 = 96,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,660.76/236,888.22 = 96,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,660.76x = 236,888.22 × 96,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,660.76x = 22,790,456,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,456,590.00/171,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,764.51

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