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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,371, 146,056.50 and 23,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,371, 146,056.50 and 23,499 is: 35,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,371 : 146,056.50 = 23,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,371/146,056.50 = 23,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,371x = 146,056.50 × 23,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,371x = 3,432,181,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,181,693.50/97,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,248.50

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