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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,361.22, 145,985.94 and 38,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,361.22, 145,985.94 and 38,127.54 is: 57,169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,361.22 : 145,985.94 = 38,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,361.22/145,985.94 = 38,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,361.22x = 145,985.94 × 38,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,361.22x = 5,566,084,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,084,766.79/97,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,169.42

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