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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,039.17, 206,956.50 and 96,238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,039.17, 206,956.50 and 96,238.97 is: 132,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,039.17 : 206,956.50 = 96,238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,039.17/206,956.50 = 96,238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,039.17x = 206,956.50 × 96,238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,039.17x = 19,917,280,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,917,280,394.81/150,039.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,747.20

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