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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,614.22, 217,524.36 and 96,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,614.22, 217,524.36 and 96,396.22 is: 133,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,614.22 : 217,524.36 = 96,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,614.22/217,524.36 = 96,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,614.22x = 217,524.36 × 96,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,614.22x = 20,968,526,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,526,061.92/157,614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,037.02

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