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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,979.73, 204,267.56 and 96,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,979.73, 204,267.56 and 96,995.75 is: 133,890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,979.73 : 204,267.56 = 96,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,979.73/204,267.56 = 96,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,979.73x = 204,267.56 × 96,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,979.73x = 19,813,084,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813,084,161.53/147,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,890.53

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