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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,385.68, 146,019.39 and 38,150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,385.68, 146,019.39 and 38,150.38 is: 57,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,385.68 : 146,019.39 = 38,150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,385.68/146,019.39 = 38,150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,385.68x = 146,019.39 × 38,150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,385.68x = 5,570,695,215.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570,695,215.87/97,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,202.41

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