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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,836.19, 220,594.28 and 96,208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,836.19, 220,594.28 and 96,208.35 is: 132,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,836.19 : 220,594.28 = 96,208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,836.19/220,594.28 = 96,208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,836.19x = 220,594.28 × 96,208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,836.19x = 21,223,011,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,011,217.20/159,836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,779.76

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