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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,023.43, 206,934.75 and 96,223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,023.43, 206,934.75 and 96,223.23 is: 132,725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,023.43 : 206,934.75 = 96,223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,023.43/206,934.75 = 96,223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,023.43x = 206,934.75 × 96,223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,023.43x = 19,911,930,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,911,930,044.24/150,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,725.47

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