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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,715.94, 236,967.99 and 96,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,715.94, 236,967.99 and 96,264.44 is: 132,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,715.94 : 236,967.99 = 96,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,715.94/236,967.99 = 96,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,715.94x = 236,967.99 × 96,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,715.94x = 22,811,590,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811,590,855.28/171,715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,844.92

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