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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.11, 147,415.32 and 35,074.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.11, 147,415.32 and 35,074.87 is: 52,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.11 : 147,415.32 = 35,074.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.11/147,415.32 = 35,074.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.11x = 147,415.32 × 35,074.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.11x = 5,170,572,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,572,816.47/98,256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.42

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