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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,496.46, 146,244.73 and 35,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,496.46, 146,244.73 and 35,166.96 is: 52,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,496.46 : 146,244.73 = 35,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,496.46/146,244.73 = 35,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,496.46x = 146,244.73 × 35,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,496.46x = 5,142,982,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,982,570.12/97,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,750.45

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