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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,727, 146,583.14 and 31,164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,727, 146,583.14 and 31,164.44 is: 46,744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,727 : 146,583.14 = 31,164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,727/146,583.14 = 31,164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,727x = 146,583.14 × 31,164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,727x = 4,568,181,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,181,471.54/97,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,744.31

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