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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,462.26, 146,197.71 and 27,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,462.26, 146,197.71 and 27,340.02 is: 41,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,462.26 : 146,197.71 = 27,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,462.26/146,197.71 = 27,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,462.26x = 146,197.71 × 27,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,462.26x = 3,997,048,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,048,315.35/97,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,011.24

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