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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,711.44, 236,959.56 and 96,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,711.44, 236,959.56 and 96,259.28 is: 132,836.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,711.44 : 236,959.56 = 96,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,711.44/236,959.56 = 96,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,711.44x = 236,959.56 × 96,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,711.44x = 22,809,556,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809,556,634.72/171,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,836.56

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