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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,139.78, 525,157.11 and 97,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,139.78, 525,157.11 and 97,393.68 is: 146,075.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,139.78 : 525,157.11 = 97,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,139.78/525,157.11 = 97,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,139.78x = 525,157.11 × 97,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,139.78x = 51,146,983,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,146,983,521.06/350,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,075.90

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