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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,278.88, 147,449.50 and 35,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,278.88, 147,449.50 and 35,097.66 is: 52,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,278.88 : 147,449.50 = 35,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,278.88/147,449.50 = 35,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,278.88x = 147,449.50 × 35,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,278.88x = 5,175,132,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,132,330.43/98,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,657.63

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