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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,991.40, 301,487.10 and 96,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,991.40, 301,487.10 and 96,015.40 is: 144,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,991.40 : 301,487.10 = 96,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,991.40/301,487.10 = 96,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,991.40x = 301,487.10 × 96,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,991.40x = 28,947,404,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947,404,501.34/200,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,023.10

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