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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,291.36, 217,936.72 and 38,675.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,291.36, 217,936.72 and 38,675.34 is: 58,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,291.36 : 217,936.72 = 38,675.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,291.36/217,936.72 = 38,675.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,291.36x = 217,936.72 × 38,675.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,291.36x = 8,428,776,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,776,744.48/145,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,012.92

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