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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,068.37, 304,421.62 and 96,386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,068.37, 304,421.62 and 96,386.51 is: 144,493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,068.37 : 304,421.62 = 96,386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,068.37/304,421.62 = 96,386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,068.37x = 304,421.62 × 96,386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,068.37x = 29,342,137,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,342,137,520.35/203,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,493.88

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