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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,153.53, 147,259.85 and 34,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,153.53, 147,259.85 and 34,965.40 is: 52,458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,153.53 : 147,259.85 = 34,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,153.53/147,259.85 = 34,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,153.53x = 147,259.85 × 34,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,153.53x = 5,148,999,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,999,597.75/98,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,458.63

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