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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,235.53, 203,133.26 and 96,278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,235.53, 203,133.26 and 96,278.07 is: 132,829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,235.53 : 203,133.26 = 96,278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,235.53/203,133.26 = 96,278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,235.53x = 203,133.26 × 96,278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,235.53x = 19,557,277,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557,277,744.22/147,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,829.88

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