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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,316.72, 217,112.76 and 96,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,316.72, 217,112.76 and 96,059.54 is: 132,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,316.72 : 217,112.76 = 96,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,316.72/217,112.76 = 96,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,316.72x = 217,112.76 × 96,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,316.72x = 20,855,751,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,855,751,853.73/157,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,571.74

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