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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,738.37, 208,158.96 and 97,116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,738.37, 208,158.96 and 97,116.37 is: 134,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,738.37 : 208,158.96 = 97,116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,738.37/208,158.96 = 97,116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,738.37x = 208,158.96 × 97,116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,738.37x = 20,215,642,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215,642,421.96/150,738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,110.80

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