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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,462.14, 146,147.13 and 44,856.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,462.14, 146,147.13 and 44,856.06 is: 67,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,462.14 : 146,147.13 = 44,856.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,462.14/146,147.13 = 44,856.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,462.14x = 146,147.13 × 44,856.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,462.14x = 6,555,584,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,584,432.11/97,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,262.88

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