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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,499.70, 146,248.86 and 27,379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,499.70, 146,248.86 and 27,379.08 is: 41,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,499.70 : 146,248.86 = 27,379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,499.70/146,248.86 = 27,379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,499.70x = 146,248.86 × 27,379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,499.70x = 4,004,159,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,159,237.85/97,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,068.43

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