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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,266.08, 147,399.12 and 35,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,266.08, 147,399.12 and 35,902.56 is: 53,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,266.08 : 147,399.12 = 35,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,266.08/147,399.12 = 35,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,266.08x = 147,399.12 × 35,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,266.08x = 5,292,005,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,005,749.75/98,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,853.84

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