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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,740.26, 146,621.93 and 31,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,740.26, 146,621.93 and 31,157.04 is: 46,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,740.26 : 146,621.93 = 31,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,740.26/146,621.93 = 31,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,740.26x = 146,621.93 × 31,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,740.26x = 4,568,305,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,305,337.89/97,740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,739.24

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