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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,700.64, 236,947.20 and 96,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,700.64, 236,947.20 and 96,248.96 is: 132,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,700.64 : 236,947.20 = 96,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,700.64/236,947.20 = 96,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,700.64x = 236,947.20 × 96,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,700.64x = 22,805,921,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,921,574.91/171,700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,823.74

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