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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,514.34, 146,277.18 and 27,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,514.34, 146,277.18 and 27,399.12 is: 41,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,514.34 : 146,277.18 = 27,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,514.34/146,277.18 = 27,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,514.34x = 146,277.18 × 27,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,514.34x = 4,007,866,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,866,008.08/97,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,100.27

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