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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,541.40, 146,326.05 and 30,079.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,541.40, 146,326.05 and 30,079.15 is: 45,123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,541.40 : 146,326.05 = 30,079.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,541.40/146,326.05 = 30,079.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,541.40x = 146,326.05 × 30,079.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,541.40x = 4,401,362,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,362,841.04/97,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,123.02

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