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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,233.76, 145,845.74 and 38,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,233.76, 145,845.74 and 38,080.26 is: 57,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,233.76 : 145,845.74 = 38,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,233.76/145,845.74 = 38,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,233.76x = 145,845.74 × 38,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,233.76x = 5,553,843,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553,843,699.09/97,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,118.47

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