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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,656.76, 146,507.69 and 30,186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,656.76, 146,507.69 and 30,186.21 is: 45,286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,656.76 : 146,507.69 = 30,186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,656.76/146,507.69 = 30,186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,656.76x = 146,507.69 × 30,186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,656.76x = 4,422,511,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,511,896.95/97,656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,286.29

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