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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,273.17, 145,947.83 and 38,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,273.17, 145,947.83 and 38,098.62 is: 57,162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,273.17 : 145,947.83 = 38,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,273.17/145,947.83 = 38,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,273.17x = 145,947.83 × 38,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,273.17x = 5,560,410,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,410,724.50/97,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,162.84

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