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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,154.83, 147,261.81 and 34,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,154.83, 147,261.81 and 34,966.70 is: 52,460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,154.83 : 147,261.81 = 34,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,154.83/147,261.81 = 34,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,154.83x = 147,261.81 × 34,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,154.83x = 5,149,259,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,259,356.89/98,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,460.58

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