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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,977.76, 206,887.44 and 96,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,977.76, 206,887.44 and 96,202.96 is: 132,707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,977.76 : 206,887.44 = 96,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,977.76/206,887.44 = 96,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,977.76x = 206,887.44 × 96,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,977.76x = 19,903,184,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,903,184,114.82/149,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,707.57

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