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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,821.89, 208,057.22 and 96,316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,821.89, 208,057.22 and 96,316.77 is: 132,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,821.89 : 208,057.22 = 96,316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,821.89/208,057.22 = 96,316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,821.89x = 208,057.22 × 96,316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,821.89x = 20,039,399,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,399,405.58/150,821.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,867.98

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