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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,581.53, 207,943.08 and 96,959.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,581.53, 207,943.08 and 96,959.93 is: 133,895.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,581.53 : 207,943.08 = 96,959.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,581.53/207,943.08 = 96,959.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,581.53x = 207,943.08 × 96,959.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,581.53x = 20,162,146,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,146,480.78/150,581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,895.22

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