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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,364.70, 145,939.05 and 38,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,364.70, 145,939.05 and 38,180.70 is: 57,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,364.70 : 145,939.05 = 38,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,364.70/145,939.05 = 38,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,364.70x = 145,939.05 × 38,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,364.70x = 5,572,055,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,055,086.34/97,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,228.70

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