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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,224.11, 145,823.86 and 38,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,224.11, 145,823.86 and 38,101.30 is: 57,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,224.11 : 145,823.86 = 38,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,224.11/145,823.86 = 38,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,224.11x = 145,823.86 × 38,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,224.11x = 5,556,078,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,078,177.21/97,224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,147.12

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