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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,312.69, 146,051.05 and 38,189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,312.69, 146,051.05 and 38,189.88 is: 57,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,312.69 : 146,051.05 = 38,189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,312.69/146,051.05 = 38,189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,312.69x = 146,051.05 × 38,189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,312.69x = 5,577,672,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,672,049.51/97,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,317.01

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