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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,786.48, 146,656.23 and 45,145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,786.48, 146,656.23 and 45,145.39 is: 67,707.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,786.48 : 146,656.23 = 45,145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,786.48/146,656.23 = 45,145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,786.48x = 146,656.23 × 45,145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,786.48x = 6,620,852,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,852,699.28/97,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,707.24

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