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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,979.23, 204,266.87 and 96,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,979.23, 204,266.87 and 96,995.25 is: 133,889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,979.23 : 204,266.87 = 96,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,979.23/204,266.87 = 96,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,979.23x = 204,266.87 × 96,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,979.23x = 19,812,915,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,915,101.03/147,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,889.84

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