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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,741.26, 146,623.43 and 31,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,741.26, 146,623.43 and 31,158.04 is: 46,740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,741.26 : 146,623.43 = 31,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,741.26/146,623.43 = 31,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,741.26x = 146,623.43 × 31,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,741.26x = 4,568,498,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,498,696.88/97,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,740.74

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