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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,834.54, 146,688.60 and 31,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,834.54, 146,688.60 and 31,252.54 is: 46,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,834.54 : 146,688.60 = 31,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,834.54/146,688.60 = 31,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,834.54x = 146,688.60 × 31,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,834.54x = 4,584,391,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,391,339.04/97,834.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,858.62

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