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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,218.60, 525,327.90 and 97,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,218.60, 525,327.90 and 97,498.60 is: 146,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,218.60 : 525,327.90 = 97,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,218.60/525,327.90 = 97,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,218.60x = 525,327.90 × 97,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,218.60x = 51,218,734,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,218,734,790.94/350,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,247.90

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