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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,035.79, 206,951.85 and 96,235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,035.79, 206,951.85 and 96,235.59 is: 132,742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,035.79 : 206,951.85 = 96,235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,035.79/206,951.85 = 96,235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,035.79x = 206,951.85 × 96,235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,035.79x = 19,916,133,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,133,386.34/150,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,742.55

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