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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,901.49, 206,762.52 and 96,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,901.49, 206,762.52 and 96,251.68 is: 132,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,901.49 : 206,762.52 = 96,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,901.49/206,762.52 = 96,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,901.49x = 206,762.52 × 96,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,901.49x = 19,901,239,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901,239,911.03/149,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,762.12

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