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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,882.56, 220,702.72 and 96,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,882.56, 220,702.72 and 96,274.88 is: 132,898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,882.56 : 220,702.72 = 96,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,882.56/220,702.72 = 96,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,882.56x = 220,702.72 × 96,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,882.56x = 21,248,127,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,127,883.67/159,882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,898.35

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