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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,359.28, 146,038.92 and 38,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,359.28, 146,038.92 and 38,222.80 is: 57,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,359.28 : 146,038.92 = 38,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,359.28/146,038.92 = 38,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,359.28x = 146,038.92 × 38,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,359.28x = 5,582,016,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,016,431.38/97,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,334.20

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