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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,438.22, 146,161.40 and 30,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,438.22, 146,161.40 and 30,876.88 is: 46,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,438.22 : 146,161.40 = 30,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,438.22/146,161.40 = 30,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,438.22x = 146,161.40 × 30,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,438.22x = 4,513,007,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,007,123.24/97,438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,316.60

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