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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,448.12, 217,282.82 and 96,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,448.12, 217,282.82 and 96,204.28 is: 132,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,448.12 : 217,282.82 = 96,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,448.12/217,282.82 = 96,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,448.12x = 217,282.82 × 96,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,448.12x = 20,903,537,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903,537,254.47/157,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,764.60

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