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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,936.96, 220,660.56 and 96,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,936.96, 220,660.56 and 96,251.52 is: 132,795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,936.96 : 220,660.56 = 96,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,936.96/220,660.56 = 96,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,936.96x = 220,660.56 × 96,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,936.96x = 21,238,914,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238,914,304.05/159,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,795.54

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