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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,369, 146,053.50 and 23,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,369, 146,053.50 and 23,497 is: 35,245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,369 : 146,053.50 = 23,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,369/146,053.50 = 23,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,369x = 146,053.50 × 23,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,369x = 3,431,819,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,819,089.50/97,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,245.50

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