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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,327.84, 208,608.32 and 96,871.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,327.84, 208,608.32 and 96,871.98 is: 133,539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,327.84 : 208,608.32 = 96,871.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,327.84/208,608.32 = 96,871.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,327.84x = 208,608.32 × 96,871.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,327.84x = 20,208,301,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208,301,002.87/151,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,539.88

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