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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,254.74, 145,881.68 and 38,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,254.74, 145,881.68 and 38,048.67 is: 57,072.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,254.74 : 145,881.68 = 38,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,254.74/145,881.68 = 38,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,254.74x = 145,881.68 × 38,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,254.74x = 5,550,603,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,603,711.12/97,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,072.83

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