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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,711.85, 236,962.21 and 96,260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,711.85, 236,962.21 and 96,260.35 is: 132,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,711.85 : 236,962.21 = 96,260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,711.85/236,962.21 = 96,260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,711.85x = 236,962.21 × 96,260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,711.85x = 22,810,065,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,810,065,063.11/171,711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,839.20

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