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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,684.33, 236,911.50 and 96,218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,684.33, 236,911.50 and 96,218.25 is: 132,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,684.33 : 236,911.50 = 96,218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,684.33/236,911.50 = 96,218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,684.33x = 236,911.50 × 96,218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,684.33x = 22,795,209,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,209,934.88/171,684.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,773.97

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