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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,238.54, 203,137.38 and 96,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,238.54, 203,137.38 and 96,281.08 is: 132,834.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,238.54 : 203,137.38 = 96,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,238.54/203,137.38 = 96,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,238.54x = 203,137.38 × 96,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,238.54x = 19,558,286,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,286,334.77/147,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,834.01

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