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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,697.88, 220,421.58 and 96,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,697.88, 220,421.58 and 96,023.36 is: 132,535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,697.88 : 220,421.58 = 96,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,697.88/220,421.58 = 96,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,697.88x = 220,421.58 × 96,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,697.88x = 21,165,620,728.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165,620,728.11/159,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,535.39

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