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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,692.41, 236,934.78 and 96,240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,692.41, 236,934.78 and 96,240.91 is: 132,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,692.41 : 236,934.78 = 96,240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,692.41/236,934.78 = 96,240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,692.41x = 236,934.78 × 96,240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,692.41x = 22,802,818,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802,818,837.85/171,692.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,812.04

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