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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,017.57, 206,926.70 and 96,217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,017.57, 206,926.70 and 96,217.37 is: 132,717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,017.57 : 206,926.70 = 96,217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,017.57/206,926.70 = 96,217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,017.57x = 206,926.70 × 96,217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,017.57x = 19,909,942,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,942,856.78/150,017.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,717.41

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