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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,263.58, 147,426.54 and 35,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,263.58, 147,426.54 and 35,082.32 is: 52,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,263.58 : 147,426.54 = 35,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,263.58/147,426.54 = 35,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,263.58x = 147,426.54 × 35,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,263.58x = 5,172,065,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,065,052.77/98,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,634.61

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