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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,118.28, 223,781.10 and 96,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,118.28, 223,781.10 and 96,397 is: 144,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,118.28 : 223,781.10 = 96,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,118.28/223,781.10 = 96,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,118.28x = 223,781.10 × 96,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,118.28x = 21,571,826,696.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571,826,696.70/149,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,662.52

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