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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,147.60, 525,221.40 and 97,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,147.60, 525,221.40 and 97,427.60 is: 146,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,147.60 : 525,221.40 = 97,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,147.60/525,221.40 = 97,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,147.60x = 525,221.40 × 97,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,147.60x = 51,171,060,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,171,060,470.64/350,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,141.40

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