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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,533.16, 211,921.38 and 96,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,533.16, 211,921.38 and 96,982.20 is: 133,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,533.16 : 211,921.38 = 96,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,533.16/211,921.38 = 96,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,533.16x = 211,921.38 × 96,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,533.16x = 20,552,601,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552,601,659.44/153,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,864.25

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