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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,692.08, 209,293.08 and 97,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,692.08, 209,293.08 and 97,979.36 is: 135,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,692.08 : 209,293.08 = 97,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,692.08/209,293.08 = 97,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,692.08x = 209,293.08 × 97,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,692.08x = 20,506,402,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506,402,030.83/151,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,184.39

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