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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,972.16, 220,804.28 and 91,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,972.16, 220,804.28 and 91,996.56 is: 126,979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,972.16 : 220,804.28 = 91,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,972.16/220,804.28 = 91,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,972.16x = 220,804.28 × 91,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,972.16x = 20,313,234,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,313,234,193.28/159,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,979.81

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