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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,348.18, 145,963.14 and 38,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,348.18, 145,963.14 and 38,112.88 is: 57,146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,348.18 : 145,963.14 = 38,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,348.18/145,963.14 = 38,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,348.18x = 145,963.14 × 38,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,348.18x = 5,563,075,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,075,639.24/97,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,146.17

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