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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,999.26, 220,768.44 and 96,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,999.26, 220,768.44 and 96,341.18 is: 132,932.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,999.26 : 220,768.44 = 96,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,999.26/220,768.44 = 96,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,999.26x = 220,768.44 × 96,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,999.26x = 21,269,092,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,269,092,016.36/159,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,932.44

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