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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,255.74, 145,883.17 and 38,049.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,255.74, 145,883.17 and 38,049.67 is: 57,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,255.74 : 145,883.17 = 38,049.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,255.74/145,883.17 = 38,049.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,255.74x = 145,883.17 × 38,049.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,255.74x = 5,550,806,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,806,477.05/97,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,074.33

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