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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,316, 145,983.36 and 44,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,316, 145,983.36 and 44,740.16 is: 67,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,316 : 145,983.36 = 44,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,316/145,983.36 = 44,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,316x = 145,983.36 × 44,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,316x = 6,531,318,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,318,883.74/97,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,114.54

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