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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,720.84, 236,974.62 and 96,269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,720.84, 236,974.62 and 96,269.34 is: 132,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,720.84 : 236,974.62 = 96,269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,720.84/236,974.62 = 96,269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,720.84x = 236,974.62 × 96,269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,720.84x = 22,813,390,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813,390,264.15/171,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,851.61

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