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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,071.68, 146,977.92 and 35,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,071.68, 146,977.92 and 35,682.24 is: 53,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,071.68 : 146,977.92 = 35,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,071.68/146,977.92 = 35,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,071.68x = 146,977.92 × 35,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,071.68x = 5,244,501,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,501,416.14/98,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,476.21

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