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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,077.56, 147,138.12 and 35,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,077.56, 147,138.12 and 35,748 is: 53,629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,077.56 : 147,138.12 = 35,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,077.56/147,138.12 = 35,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,077.56x = 147,138.12 × 35,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,077.56x = 5,259,893,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,893,513.76/98,077.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,629.94

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