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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,998.26, 220,767.06 and 96,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,998.26, 220,767.06 and 96,340.18 is: 132,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,998.26 : 220,767.06 = 96,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,998.26/220,767.06 = 96,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,998.26x = 220,767.06 × 96,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,998.26x = 21,268,738,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,268,738,298.47/159,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,931.06

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