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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,706.36, 236,955.36 and 96,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,706.36, 236,955.36 and 96,250 is: 132,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,706.36 : 236,955.36 = 96,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,706.36/236,955.36 = 96,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,706.36x = 236,955.36 × 96,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,706.36x = 22,806,953,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,953,400/171,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,825.33

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