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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,050.16, 206,971.56 and 96,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,050.16, 206,971.56 and 96,249.92 is: 132,762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,050.16 : 206,971.56 = 96,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,050.16/206,971.56 = 96,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,050.16x = 206,971.56 × 96,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,050.16x = 19,920,996,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920,996,092.28/150,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,762.24

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