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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,504.16, 146,261.70 and 27,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,504.16, 146,261.70 and 27,378 is: 41,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,504.16 : 146,261.70 = 27,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,504.16/146,261.70 = 27,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,504.16x = 146,261.70 × 27,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,504.16x = 4,004,352,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,352,822.60/97,504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,068.54

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