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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,257.59, 147,417.54 and 35,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,257.59, 147,417.54 and 35,076.36 is: 52,625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,257.59 : 147,417.54 = 35,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,257.59/147,417.54 = 35,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,257.59x = 147,417.54 × 35,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,257.59x = 5,170,870,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,870,703.35/98,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,625.66

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