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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,257.62, 147,417.57 and 35,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,257.62, 147,417.57 and 35,076.38 is: 52,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,257.62 : 147,417.57 = 35,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,257.62/147,417.57 = 35,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,257.62x = 147,417.57 × 35,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,257.62x = 5,170,873,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,873,966.91/98,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,625.68

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