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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,392.35, 217,148.14 and 96,116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,392.35, 217,148.14 and 96,116.19 is: 132,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,392.35 : 217,148.14 = 96,116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,392.35/217,148.14 = 96,116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,392.35x = 217,148.14 × 96,116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,392.35x = 20,871,451,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871,451,882.39/157,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,607.79

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