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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,111.92, 202,983.48 and 96,199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,111.92, 202,983.48 and 96,199.28 is: 132,734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,111.92 : 202,983.48 = 96,199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,111.92/202,983.48 = 96,199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,111.92x = 202,983.48 × 96,199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,111.92x = 19,526,864,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,526,864,627.89/147,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,734.75

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