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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,345.59, 146,034.19 and 38,149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,345.59, 146,034.19 and 38,149.17 is: 57,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,345.59 : 146,034.19 = 38,149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,345.59/146,034.19 = 38,149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,345.59x = 146,034.19 × 38,149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,345.59x = 5,571,083,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,083,520.85/97,345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,229.95

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