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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,897.20, 146,851.38 and 27,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,897.20, 146,851.38 and 27,771 is: 41,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,897.20 : 146,851.38 = 27,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,897.20/146,851.38 = 27,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,897.20x = 146,851.38 × 27,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,897.20x = 4,078,209,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,209,673.98/97,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,658.08

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