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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,666, 236,879.88 and 96,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,666, 236,879.88 and 96,203.60 is: 132,750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,666 : 236,879.88 = 96,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,666/236,879.88 = 96,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,666x = 236,879.88 × 96,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,666x = 22,788,697,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788,697,223.57/171,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,750.21

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