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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,146.12, 147,189.84 and 34,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,146.12, 147,189.84 and 34,954.96 is: 52,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,146.12 : 147,189.84 = 34,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,146.12/147,189.84 = 34,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,146.12x = 147,189.84 × 34,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,146.12x = 5,145,014,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,014,969.61/98,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,421.99

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