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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,357.02, 146,051.19 and 38,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,357.02, 146,051.19 and 38,160.60 is: 57,247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,357.02 : 146,051.19 = 38,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,357.02/146,051.19 = 38,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,357.02x = 146,051.19 × 38,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,357.02x = 5,573,401,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,401,041.11/97,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,247.04

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