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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,725.40, 236,980.89 and 96,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,725.40, 236,980.89 and 96,273.90 is: 132,857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,725.40 : 236,980.89 = 96,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,725.40/236,980.89 = 96,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,725.40x = 236,980.89 × 96,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,725.40x = 22,815,074,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815,074,505.77/171,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,857.89

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