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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,689.41, 236,930.63 and 96,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,689.41, 236,930.63 and 96,237.91 is: 132,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,689.41 : 236,930.63 = 96,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,689.41/236,930.63 = 96,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,689.41x = 236,930.63 × 96,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,689.41x = 22,801,708,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801,708,646.18/171,689.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,807.89

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