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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,623.65, 216,058.99 and 96,207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,623.65, 216,058.99 and 96,207.91 is: 132,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,623.65 : 216,058.99 = 96,207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,623.65/216,058.99 = 96,207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,623.65x = 216,058.99 × 96,207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,623.65x = 20,786,583,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786,583,864.61/156,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,716.76

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