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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.59, 147,416.04 and 35,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.59, 147,416.04 and 35,075.36 is: 52,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.59 : 147,416.04 = 35,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.59/147,416.04 = 35,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.59x = 147,416.04 × 35,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.59x = 5,170,671,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,671,172.85/98,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,624.17

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