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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,392.96, 219,962.92 and 95,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,392.96, 219,962.92 and 95,731.84 is: 132,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,392.96 : 219,962.92 = 95,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,392.96/219,962.92 = 95,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,392.96x = 219,962.92 × 95,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,392.96x = 21,057,455,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,455,063.37/159,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,110.32

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