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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,281.69, 145,896.39 and 37,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,281.69, 145,896.39 and 37,297.14 is: 55,935.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,281.69 : 145,896.39 = 37,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,281.69/145,896.39 = 37,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,281.69x = 145,896.39 × 37,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,281.69x = 5,441,518,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,518,083.32/97,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,935.69

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