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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,856.08, 208,197.72 and 96,457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,856.08, 208,197.72 and 96,457.56 is: 133,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,856.08 : 208,197.72 = 96,457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,856.08/208,197.72 = 96,457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,856.08x = 208,197.72 × 96,457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,856.08x = 20,082,244,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,244,068.76/150,856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,121.87

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