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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,668.28, 236,916.78 and 96,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,668.28, 236,916.78 and 96,231.36 is: 132,807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,668.28 : 236,916.78 = 96,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,668.28/236,916.78 = 96,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,668.28x = 236,916.78 × 96,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,668.28x = 22,798,823,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,823,946.22/171,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,807.44

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