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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,744.88, 220,474.02 and 96,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,744.88, 220,474.02 and 96,117.76 is: 132,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,744.88 : 220,474.02 = 96,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,744.88/220,474.02 = 96,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,744.88x = 220,474.02 × 96,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,744.88x = 21,191,468,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191,468,940.60/159,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,658.20

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