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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,430.27, 146,135.91 and 66,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,430.27, 146,135.91 and 66,042.03 is: 99,056.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,430.27 : 146,135.91 = 66,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,430.27/146,135.91 = 66,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,430.27x = 146,135.91 × 66,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,430.27x = 9,651,112,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,112,152.30/97,430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,056.61

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