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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,871.27, 146,804.93 and 31,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,871.27, 146,804.93 and 31,311.39 is: 46,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,871.27 : 146,804.93 = 31,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,871.27/146,804.93 = 31,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,871.27x = 146,804.93 × 31,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,871.27x = 4,596,666,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,666,260.60/97,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,966.45

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