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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,387.72, 146,164.47 and 38,264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,387.72, 146,164.47 and 38,264.74 is: 57,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,387.72 : 146,164.47 = 38,264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,387.72/146,164.47 = 38,264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,387.72x = 146,164.47 × 38,264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,387.72x = 5,592,945,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,945,441.79/97,387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,429.68

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