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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,271.68, 219,703.50 and 99,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,271.68, 219,703.50 and 99,552 is: 137,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,271.68 : 219,703.50 = 99,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,271.68/219,703.50 = 99,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,271.68x = 219,703.50 × 99,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,271.68x = 21,871,922,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,871,922,832/159,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,324.62

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