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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,787.48, 146,657.68 and 45,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,787.48, 146,657.68 and 45,146.44 is: 67,708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,787.48 : 146,657.68 = 45,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,787.48/146,657.68 = 45,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,787.48x = 146,657.68 × 45,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,787.48x = 6,621,072,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,072,150.66/97,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,708.79

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