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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,266.60, 145,899.90 and 44,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,266.60, 145,899.90 and 44,778.60 is: 67,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,266.60 : 145,899.90 = 44,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,266.60/145,899.90 = 44,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,266.60x = 145,899.90 × 44,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,266.60x = 6,533,193,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,193,262.14/97,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,167.90

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