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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,230.28, 203,126.03 and 96,272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,230.28, 203,126.03 and 96,272.83 is: 132,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,230.28 : 203,126.03 = 96,272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,230.28/203,126.03 = 96,272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,230.28x = 203,126.03 × 96,272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,230.28x = 19,555,516,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,516,765.59/147,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,822.66

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