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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,384.76, 217,172.66 and 96,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,384.76, 217,172.66 and 96,100.12 is: 132,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,384.76 : 217,172.66 = 96,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,384.76/217,172.66 = 96,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,384.76x = 217,172.66 × 96,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,384.76x = 20,870,318,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,318,686.72/157,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,606.99

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