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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,389.28, 146,023.17 and 44,731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,389.28, 146,023.17 and 44,731.18 is: 67,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,389.28 : 146,023.17 = 44,731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,389.28/146,023.17 = 44,731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,389.28x = 146,023.17 × 44,731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,389.28x = 6,531,788,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,788,701.44/97,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,068.87

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