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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,859.63, 146,844.77 and 41,693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,859.63, 146,844.77 and 41,693.83 is: 62,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,859.63 : 146,844.77 = 41,693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,859.63/146,844.77 = 41,693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,859.63x = 146,844.77 × 41,693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,859.63x = 6,122,520,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,520,301.19/97,859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,564.31

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