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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,175.24, 147,219.12 and 35,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,175.24, 147,219.12 and 35,802 is: 53,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,175.24 : 147,219.12 = 35,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,175.24/147,219.12 = 35,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,175.24x = 147,219.12 × 35,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,175.24x = 5,270,738,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,738,934.24/98,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,687.05

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