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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,724.46, 257,253.17 and 96,615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,724.46, 257,253.17 and 96,615.59 is: 144,735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,724.46 : 257,253.17 = 96,615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,724.46/257,253.17 = 96,615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,724.46x = 257,253.17 × 96,615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,724.46x = 24,854,665,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854,665,029.58/171,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,735.73

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