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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,486.23, 146,229.35 and 35,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,486.23, 146,229.35 and 35,156.73 is: 52,735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,486.23 : 146,229.35 = 35,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,486.23/146,229.35 = 35,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,486.23x = 146,229.35 × 35,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,486.23x = 5,140,945,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,945,600.24/97,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,735.10

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