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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,692.91, 236,935.47 and 96,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,692.91, 236,935.47 and 96,241.41 is: 132,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,692.91 : 236,935.47 = 96,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,692.91/236,935.47 = 96,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,692.91x = 236,935.47 × 96,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,692.91x = 22,803,003,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803,003,711.81/171,692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,812.73

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