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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,628.70, 220,313.86 and 96,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,628.70, 220,313.86 and 96,001.58 is: 132,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,628.70 : 220,313.86 = 96,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,628.70/220,313.86 = 96,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,628.70x = 220,313.86 × 96,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,628.70x = 21,150,478,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150,478,655.90/159,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,497.97

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