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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,680.50, 236,926.38 and 96,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,680.50, 236,926.38 and 96,229 is: 132,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,680.50 : 236,926.38 = 96,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,680.50/236,926.38 = 96,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,680.50x = 236,926.38 × 96,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,680.50x = 22,799,188,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,188,621.02/171,680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,800.11

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