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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,295.48, 147,432.36 and 35,102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,295.48, 147,432.36 and 35,102.04 is: 52,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,295.48 : 147,432.36 = 35,102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,295.48/147,432.36 = 35,102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,295.48x = 147,432.36 × 35,102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,295.48x = 5,175,176,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,176,598.01/98,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,649.18

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