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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,217.69, 145,838.70 and 38,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,217.69, 145,838.70 and 38,045.72 is: 57,073.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,217.69 : 145,838.70 = 38,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,217.69/145,838.70 = 38,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,217.69x = 145,838.70 × 38,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,217.69x = 5,548,538,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,538,345.36/97,217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,073.34

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