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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,258.74, 147,419.26 and 35,077.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,258.74, 147,419.26 and 35,077.49 is: 52,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,258.74 : 147,419.26 = 35,077.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,258.74/147,419.26 = 35,077.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,258.74x = 147,419.26 × 35,077.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,258.74x = 5,171,097,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,097,346.49/98,258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,627.35

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