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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,149.52, 147,226.70 and 35,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,149.52, 147,226.70 and 35,820 is: 53,730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,149.52 : 147,226.70 = 35,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,149.52/147,226.70 = 35,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,149.52x = 147,226.70 × 35,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,149.52x = 5,273,660,394
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,660,394/98,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,730.88

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