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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,445.13, 217,278.68 and 96,201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,445.13, 217,278.68 and 96,201.27 is: 132,760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,445.13 : 217,278.68 = 96,201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,445.13/217,278.68 = 96,201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,445.13x = 217,278.68 × 96,201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,445.13x = 20,902,484,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902,484,749.48/157,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,760.44

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