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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,985.08, 146,997.06 and 35,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,985.08, 146,997.06 and 35,660.44 is: 53,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,985.08 : 146,997.06 = 35,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,985.08/146,997.06 = 35,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,985.08x = 146,997.06 × 35,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,985.08x = 5,241,979,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,979,838.31/97,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,497.73

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