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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,036.36, 206,952.60 and 96,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,036.36, 206,952.60 and 96,236.16 is: 132,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,036.36 : 206,952.60 = 96,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,036.36/206,952.60 = 96,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,036.36x = 206,952.60 × 96,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,036.36x = 19,916,323,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,323,526.02/150,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,743.31

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