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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,531.23, 207,637.89 and 96,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,531.23, 207,637.89 and 96,723.74 is: 133,417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,531.23 : 207,637.89 = 96,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,531.23/207,637.89 = 96,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,531.23x = 207,637.89 × 96,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,531.23x = 20,083,513,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083,513,286.51/150,531.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,417.59

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