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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,251.10, 147,407.77 and 35,069.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,251.10, 147,407.77 and 35,069.81 is: 52,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,251.10 : 147,407.77 = 35,069.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,251.10/147,407.77 = 35,069.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,251.10x = 147,407.77 × 35,069.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,251.10x = 5,169,562,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,562,486.42/98,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,615.83

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