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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,581.03, 207,942.39 and 96,959.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,581.03, 207,942.39 and 96,959.43 is: 133,894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,581.03 : 207,942.39 = 96,959.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,581.03/207,942.39 = 96,959.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,581.03x = 207,942.39 × 96,959.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,581.03x = 20,161,975,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161,975,607.24/150,581.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,894.53

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