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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,049.08, 147,044.40 and 35,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,049.08, 147,044.40 and 35,705 is: 53,546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,049.08 : 147,044.40 = 35,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,049.08/147,044.40 = 35,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,049.08x = 147,044.40 × 35,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,049.08x = 5,250,220,302
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,220,302/98,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,546.86

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