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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,423.70, 146,135.55 and 38,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,423.70, 146,135.55 and 38,239.70 is: 57,359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,423.70 : 146,135.55 = 38,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,423.70/146,135.55 = 38,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,423.70x = 146,135.55 × 38,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,423.70x = 5,588,179,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588,179,591.34/97,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,359.55

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