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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,997.65, 146,995.92 and 35,668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,997.65, 146,995.92 and 35,668.15 is: 53,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,997.65 : 146,995.92 = 35,668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,997.65/146,995.92 = 35,668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,997.65x = 146,995.92 × 35,668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,997.65x = 5,243,072,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,072,523.95/97,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,502.02

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