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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,831.98, 220,596.72 and 95,305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,831.98, 220,596.72 and 95,305.37 is: 131,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,831.98 : 220,596.72 = 95,305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,831.98/220,596.72 = 95,305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,831.98x = 220,596.72 × 95,305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,831.98x = 21,024,050,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,050,917.40/159,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,538.45

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