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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,015.18, 206,923.41 and 96,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,015.18, 206,923.41 and 96,214.98 is: 132,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,015.18 : 206,923.41 = 96,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,015.18/206,923.41 = 96,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,015.18x = 206,923.41 × 96,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,015.18x = 19,909,131,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,131,754.68/150,015.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,714.11

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