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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,714.94, 236,966.61 and 96,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,714.94, 236,966.61 and 96,263.44 is: 132,843.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,714.94 : 236,966.61 = 96,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,714.94/236,966.61 = 96,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,714.94x = 236,966.61 × 96,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,714.94x = 22,811,220,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811,220,812.31/171,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,843.54

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