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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,999.30, 146,998.95 and 24,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,999.30, 146,998.95 and 24,127.30 is: 36,190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,999.30 : 146,998.95 = 24,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,999.30/146,998.95 = 24,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,999.30x = 146,998.95 × 24,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,999.30x = 3,546,687,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,687,766.34/97,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,190.95

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