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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,265.10, 147,361.38 and 35,068.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,265.10, 147,361.38 and 35,068.31 is: 52,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,265.10 : 147,361.38 = 35,068.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,265.10/147,361.38 = 35,068.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,265.10x = 147,361.38 × 35,068.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,265.10x = 5,167,714,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,714,555.87/98,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,589.52

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