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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,975.72, 146,150.23 and 94,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,975.72, 146,150.23 and 94,695.92 is: 141,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,975.72 : 146,150.23 = 94,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,975.72/146,150.23 = 94,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,975.72x = 146,150.23 × 94,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,975.72x = 13,839,829,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839,829,283.83/97,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,257.75

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