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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,969.22, 146,995.43 and 53,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,969.22, 146,995.43 and 53,544.06 is: 80,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,969.22 : 146,995.43 = 53,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,969.22/146,995.43 = 53,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,969.22x = 146,995.43 × 53,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,969.22x = 7,870,732,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,732,123.65/97,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,338.83

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