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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,263.59, 147,359.13 and 35,066.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,263.59, 147,359.13 and 35,066.81 is: 52,587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,263.59 : 147,359.13 = 35,066.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,263.59/147,359.13 = 35,066.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,263.59x = 147,359.13 × 35,066.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,263.59x = 5,167,414,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,414,438.14/98,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,587.28

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