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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,847.65, 220,454.33 and 96,173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,847.65, 220,454.33 and 96,173.55 is: 132,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,847.65 : 220,454.33 = 96,173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,847.65/220,454.33 = 96,173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,847.65x = 220,454.33 × 96,173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,847.65x = 21,201,875,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,875,048.10/159,847.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,638.02

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