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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,238.39, 207,469.47 and 96,616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,238.39, 207,469.47 and 96,616.50 is: 133,421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,238.39 : 207,469.47 = 96,616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,238.39/207,469.47 = 96,616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,238.39x = 207,469.47 × 96,616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,238.39x = 20,044,974,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044,974,048.26/150,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,421.12

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