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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,708, 220,483.44 and 96,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,708, 220,483.44 and 96,060 is: 132,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,708 : 220,483.44 = 96,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,708/220,483.44 = 96,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,708x = 220,483.44 × 96,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,708x = 21,179,639,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,639,246.40/159,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,614.77

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