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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,503.84, 146,266.74 and 38,331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,503.84, 146,266.74 and 38,331.72 is: 57,501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,503.84 : 146,266.74 = 38,331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,503.84/146,266.74 = 38,331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,503.84x = 146,266.74 × 38,331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,503.84x = 5,606,655,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,655,722.99/97,503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,501.90

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