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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,274.62, 412,952.97 and 97,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,274.62, 412,952.97 and 97,766.72 is: 146,664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,274.62 : 412,952.97 = 97,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,274.62/412,952.97 = 97,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,274.62x = 412,952.97 × 97,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,274.62x = 40,373,057,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,373,057,391.16/275,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,664.66

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