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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,284.04, 147,448.20 and 35,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,284.04, 147,448.20 and 35,954 is: 53,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,284.04 : 147,448.20 = 35,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,284.04/147,448.20 = 35,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,284.04x = 147,448.20 × 35,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,284.04x = 5,301,352,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,352,582.80/98,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,939.10

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