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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,683.52, 236,937.80 and 96,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,683.52, 236,937.80 and 96,246.60 is: 132,828.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,683.52 : 236,937.80 = 96,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,683.52/236,937.80 = 96,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,683.52x = 236,937.80 × 96,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,683.52x = 22,804,457,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,457,661.48/171,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,828.46

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