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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,519.48, 146,271.93 and 35,189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,519.48, 146,271.93 and 35,189.98 is: 52,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,519.48 : 146,271.93 = 35,189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,519.48/146,271.93 = 35,189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,519.48x = 146,271.93 × 35,189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,519.48x = 5,147,305,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147,305,793.62/97,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,782.34

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