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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,968.66, 208,383.18 and 97,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,968.66, 208,383.18 and 97,253.51 is: 134,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,968.66 : 208,383.18 = 97,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,968.66/208,383.18 = 97,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,968.66x = 208,383.18 × 97,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,968.66x = 20,265,995,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,265,995,679.96/150,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,239.75

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