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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,846.74, 146,656.70 and 45,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,846.74, 146,656.70 and 45,146.52 is: 67,667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,846.74 : 146,656.70 = 45,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,846.74/146,656.70 = 45,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,846.74x = 146,656.70 × 45,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,846.74x = 6,621,039,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,039,639.68/97,846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,667.45

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