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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,016.68, 219,351.64 and 99,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,016.68, 219,351.64 and 99,297 is: 136,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,016.68 : 219,351.64 = 99,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,016.68/219,351.64 = 99,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,016.68x = 219,351.64 × 99,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,016.68x = 21,780,959,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,780,959,797.08/159,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,972.80

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