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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,749.16, 220,492.20 and 96,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,749.16, 220,492.20 and 96,074.64 is: 132,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,749.16 : 220,492.20 = 96,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,749.16/220,492.20 = 96,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,749.16x = 220,492.20 × 96,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,749.16x = 21,183,708,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183,708,737.81/159,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,606.07

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