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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,341.89, 145,950.06 and 38,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,341.89, 145,950.06 and 38,183.54 is: 57,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,341.89 : 145,950.06 = 38,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,341.89/145,950.06 = 38,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,341.89x = 145,950.06 × 38,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,341.89x = 5,572,889,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,889,954.01/97,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,250.69

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