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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,161.88, 216,888.09 and 96,767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,161.88, 216,888.09 and 96,767.37 is: 133,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,161.88 : 216,888.09 = 96,767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,161.88/216,888.09 = 96,767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,161.88x = 216,888.09 × 96,767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,161.88x = 20,987,688,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987,688,969.18/157,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,541.86

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