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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,207, 301,351.23 and 96,099.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,207, 301,351.23 and 96,099.78 is: 143,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,207 : 301,351.23 = 96,099.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,207/301,351.23 = 96,099.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,207x = 301,351.23 × 96,099.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,207x = 28,959,786,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959,786,905.73/201,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,930.32

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