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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,681, 236,927.07 and 96,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,681, 236,927.07 and 96,229.50 is: 132,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,681 : 236,927.07 = 96,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,681/236,927.07 = 96,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,681x = 236,927.07 × 96,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,681x = 22,799,373,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,373,482.57/171,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,800.80

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