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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,552.17, 146,227.82 and 38,363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,552.17, 146,227.82 and 38,363.85 is: 57,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,552.17 : 146,227.82 = 38,363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,552.17/146,227.82 = 38,363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,552.17x = 146,227.82 × 38,363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,552.17x = 5,609,861,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,609,861,960.49/97,552.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,506.28

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