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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,237.39, 207,468.09 and 96,615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,237.39, 207,468.09 and 96,615.50 is: 133,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,237.39 : 207,468.09 = 96,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,237.39/207,468.09 = 96,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,237.39x = 207,468.09 × 96,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,237.39x = 20,044,632,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044,632,212.05/150,237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,419.73

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