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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,281.35, 147,341.61 and 35,065.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,281.35, 147,341.61 and 35,065.66 is: 52,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,281.35 : 147,341.61 = 35,065.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,281.35/147,341.61 = 35,065.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,281.35x = 147,341.61 × 35,065.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,281.35x = 5,166,630,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,630,609.40/98,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,569.80

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