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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,669.78, 236,918.85 and 96,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,669.78, 236,918.85 and 96,232.86 is: 132,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,669.78 : 236,918.85 = 96,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,669.78/236,918.85 = 96,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,669.78x = 236,918.85 × 96,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,669.78x = 22,799,378,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,378,523.41/171,669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,809.51

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