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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,294.97, 145,942.45 and 44,748.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,294.97, 145,942.45 and 44,748.65 is: 67,122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,294.97 : 145,942.45 = 44,748.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,294.97/145,942.45 = 44,748.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,294.97x = 145,942.45 × 44,748.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,294.97x = 6,530,726,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,726,885.48/97,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,122.97

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