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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,217.61, 147,337.28 and 35,052.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,217.61, 147,337.28 and 35,052.46 is: 52,582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,217.61 : 147,337.28 = 35,052.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,217.61/147,337.28 = 35,052.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,217.61x = 147,337.28 × 35,052.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,217.61x = 5,164,533,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,533,201.76/98,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,582.56

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