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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,347.06, 203,285.58 and 96,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,347.06, 203,285.58 and 96,388.82 is: 132,981.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,347.06 : 203,285.58 = 96,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,347.06/203,285.58 = 96,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,347.06x = 203,285.58 × 96,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,347.06x = 19,594,457,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,457,179.22/147,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,981.66

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