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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,211.17, 145,811.90 and 38,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,211.17, 145,811.90 and 38,057.68 is: 57,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,211.17 : 145,811.90 = 38,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,211.17/145,811.90 = 38,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,211.17x = 145,811.90 × 38,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,211.17x = 5,549,262,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549,262,440.10/97,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,084.62

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