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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,017.92, 206,927.18 and 96,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,017.92, 206,927.18 and 96,217.72 is: 132,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,017.92 : 206,927.18 = 96,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,017.92/206,927.18 = 96,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,017.92x = 206,927.18 × 96,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,017.92x = 19,910,061,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,910,061,465.63/150,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,717.89

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