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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,848.65, 220,455.70 and 96,174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,848.65, 220,455.70 and 96,174.55 is: 132,639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,848.65 : 220,455.70 = 96,174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,848.65/220,455.70 = 96,174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,848.65x = 220,455.70 × 96,174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,848.65x = 21,202,227,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,227,742.44/159,848.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,639.39

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