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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,266.27, 145,858.09 and 38,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,266.27, 145,858.09 and 38,092.53 is: 57,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,266.27 : 145,858.09 = 38,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,266.27/145,858.09 = 38,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,266.27x = 145,858.09 × 38,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,266.27x = 5,556,103,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,103,669.07/97,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,122.61

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