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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,678.76, 236,913.06 and 96,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,678.76, 236,913.06 and 96,225.64 is: 132,789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,678.76 : 236,913.06 = 96,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,678.76/236,913.06 = 96,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,678.76x = 236,913.06 × 96,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,678.76x = 22,797,110,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,110,822.86/171,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,789.35

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