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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,368, 159,063.60 and 96,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,368, 159,063.60 and 96,275.28 is: 132,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,368 : 159,063.60 = 96,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,368/159,063.60 = 96,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,368x = 159,063.60 × 96,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,368x = 15,313,892,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,313,892,627.81/115,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,739.52

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