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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,514.28, 146,271.96 and 27,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,514.28, 146,271.96 and 27,394.20 is: 41,091.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,514.28 : 146,271.96 = 27,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,514.28/146,271.96 = 27,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,514.28x = 146,271.96 × 27,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,514.28x = 4,007,003,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,003,326.63/97,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,091.45

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