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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,629.88, 220,327.62 and 95,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,629.88, 220,327.62 and 95,955.38 is: 132,441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,629.88 : 220,327.62 = 95,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,629.88/220,327.62 = 95,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,629.88x = 220,327.62 × 95,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,629.88x = 21,141,619,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,619,399.96/159,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,441.49

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