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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,214.19, 145,833.44 and 38,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,214.19, 145,833.44 and 38,042.21 is: 57,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,214.19 : 145,833.44 = 38,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,214.19/145,833.44 = 38,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,214.19x = 145,833.44 × 38,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,214.19x = 5,547,825,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,825,430.12/97,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,068.06

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