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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,333.14, 203,266.40 and 96,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,333.14, 203,266.40 and 96,374.96 is: 132,962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,333.14 : 203,266.40 = 96,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,333.14/203,266.40 = 96,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,333.14x = 203,266.40 × 96,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,333.14x = 19,589,791,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589,791,169.34/147,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,962.56

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