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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,406.96, 219,982.24 and 95,745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,406.96, 219,982.24 and 95,745.84 is: 132,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,406.96 : 219,982.24 = 95,745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,406.96/219,982.24 = 95,745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,406.96x = 219,982.24 × 95,745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,406.96x = 21,062,384,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062,384,353.88/159,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,129.64

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