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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,793.56, 220,541.94 and 96,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,793.56, 220,541.94 and 96,137.28 is: 132,685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,793.56 : 220,541.94 = 96,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,793.56/220,541.94 = 96,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,793.56x = 220,541.94 × 96,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,793.56x = 21,202,302,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,302,237.52/159,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,685.59

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