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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,845.40, 220,451.22 and 96,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,845.40, 220,451.22 and 96,171.30 is: 132,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,845.40 : 220,451.22 = 96,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,845.40/220,451.22 = 96,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,845.40x = 220,451.22 × 96,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,845.40x = 21,201,080,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,080,413.99/159,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,634.91

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