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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,376.96, 219,910.12 and 98,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,376.96, 219,910.12 and 98,962.32 is: 136,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,376.96 : 219,910.12 = 98,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,376.96/219,910.12 = 98,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,376.96x = 219,910.12 × 98,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,376.96x = 21,762,815,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762,815,666.68/159,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,549.32

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