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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,985.02, 520,478.07 and 97,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,985.02, 520,478.07 and 97,667.02 is: 146,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,985.02 : 520,478.07 = 97,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,985.02/520,478.07 = 97,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,985.02x = 520,478.07 × 97,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,985.02x = 50,833,542,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,833,542,072.25/346,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,500.68

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