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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,774.64, 159,628.92 and 97,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,774.64, 159,628.92 and 97,838 is: 134,898.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,774.64 : 159,628.92 = 97,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,774.64/159,628.92 = 97,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,774.64x = 159,628.92 × 97,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,774.64x = 15,617,774,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,774,274.96/115,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,898.06

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