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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,682.78, 146,517.68 and 44,362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,682.78, 146,517.68 and 44,362.10 is: 66,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,682.78 : 146,517.68 = 44,362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,682.78/146,517.68 = 44,362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,682.78x = 146,517.68 × 44,362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,682.78x = 6,499,831,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,831,350.24/97,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,540.20

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