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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,176.91, 145,783.75 and 38,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,176.91, 145,783.75 and 38,008.84 is: 57,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,176.91 : 145,783.75 = 38,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,176.91/145,783.75 = 38,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,176.91x = 145,783.75 × 38,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,176.91x = 5,541,071,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,071,228.35/97,176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,020.45

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