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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,661.28, 146,503.68 and 34,468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,661.28, 146,503.68 and 34,468.38 is: 51,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,661.28 : 146,503.68 = 34,468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,661.28/146,503.68 = 34,468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,661.28x = 146,503.68 × 34,468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,661.28x = 5,049,744,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,744,513.64/97,661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,706.72

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