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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,327.62, 203,258.84 and 96,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,327.62, 203,258.84 and 96,369.44 is: 132,954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,327.62 : 203,258.84 = 96,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,327.62/203,258.84 = 96,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,327.62x = 203,258.84 × 96,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,327.62x = 19,587,939,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,939,087.71/147,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,954.97

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