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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,388.98, 219,957.42 and 95,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,388.98, 219,957.42 and 95,727.84 is: 132,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,388.98 : 219,957.42 = 95,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,388.98/219,957.42 = 95,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,388.98x = 219,957.42 × 95,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,388.98x = 21,056,048,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,056,048,708.57/159,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,104.80

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