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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,850.46, 208,114.14 and 97,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,850.46, 208,114.14 and 97,166.60 is: 134,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,850.46 : 208,114.14 = 97,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,850.46/208,114.14 = 97,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,850.46x = 208,114.14 × 97,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,850.46x = 20,221,743,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,743,395.72/150,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,051.59

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