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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,791.32, 220,481.22 and 96,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,791.32, 220,481.22 and 96,133.22 is: 132,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,791.32 : 220,481.22 = 96,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,791.32/220,481.22 = 96,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,791.32x = 220,481.22 × 96,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,791.32x = 21,195,569,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,569,628.13/159,791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,645.31

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