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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,154.53, 147,261.35 and 34,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,154.53, 147,261.35 and 34,966.40 is: 52,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,154.53 : 147,261.35 = 34,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,154.53/147,261.35 = 34,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,154.53x = 147,261.35 × 34,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,154.53x = 5,149,199,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,199,268.64/98,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,460.13

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