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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,387.22, 146,163.72 and 38,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,387.22, 146,163.72 and 38,264.24 is: 57,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,387.22 : 146,163.72 = 38,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,387.22/146,163.72 = 38,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,387.22x = 146,163.72 × 38,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,387.22x = 5,592,843,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,843,661.37/97,387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,428.93

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