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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,727.14, 146,598.93 and 31,176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,727.14, 146,598.93 and 31,176.73 is: 46,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,727.14 : 146,598.93 = 31,176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,727.14/146,598.93 = 31,176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,727.14x = 146,598.93 × 31,176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,727.14x = 4,570,475,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,475,258.90/97,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,767.72

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