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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,522.32, 217,316.52 and 96,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,522.32, 217,316.52 and 96,236.64 is: 132,767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,522.32 : 217,316.52 = 96,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,522.32/217,316.52 = 96,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,522.32x = 217,316.52 × 96,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,522.32x = 20,913,811,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,913,811,701.29/157,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,767.29

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