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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,523.46, 146,272.23 and 38,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,523.46, 146,272.23 and 38,343.24 is: 57,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,523.46 : 146,272.23 = 38,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,523.46/146,272.23 = 38,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,523.46x = 146,272.23 × 38,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,523.46x = 5,608,551,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608,551,220.23/97,523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,509.76

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