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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,588.59, 146,283.17 and 55,379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,588.59, 146,283.17 and 55,379.53 is: 83,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,588.59 : 146,283.17 = 55,379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,588.59/146,283.17 = 55,379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,588.59x = 146,283.17 × 55,379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,588.59x = 8,101,093,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,093,107.47/97,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,012.71

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