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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,707.36, 236,956.74 and 96,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,707.36, 236,956.74 and 96,251 is: 132,826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,707.36 : 236,956.74 = 96,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,707.36/236,956.74 = 96,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,707.36x = 236,956.74 × 96,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,707.36x = 22,807,323,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,323,181.74/171,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,826.71

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