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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,416.62, 217,234.71 and 96,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,416.62, 217,234.71 and 96,162.39 is: 132,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,416.62 : 217,234.71 = 96,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,416.62/217,234.71 = 96,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,416.62x = 217,234.71 × 96,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,416.62x = 20,889,808,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889,808,904.56/157,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,703.96

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