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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,254.53, 147,412.92 and 35,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,254.53, 147,412.92 and 35,073.26 is: 52,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,254.53 : 147,412.92 = 35,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,254.53/147,412.92 = 35,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,254.53x = 147,412.92 × 35,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,254.53x = 5,170,250,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,250,933.45/98,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,620.99

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