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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,261.95, 147,424.08 and 35,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,261.95, 147,424.08 and 35,080.72 is: 52,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,261.95 : 147,424.08 = 35,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,261.95/147,424.08 = 35,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,261.95x = 147,424.08 × 35,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,261.95x = 5,171,742,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,742,871.74/98,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,632.20

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