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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,488.46, 146,202.90 and 41,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,488.46, 146,202.90 and 41,327.50 is: 61,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,488.46 : 146,202.90 = 41,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,488.46/146,202.90 = 41,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,488.46x = 146,202.90 × 41,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,488.46x = 6,042,200,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,200,349.75/97,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,978.62

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