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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,335.08, 147,488.04 and 35,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,335.08, 147,488.04 and 35,991 is: 53,981.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,335.08 : 147,488.04 = 35,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,335.08/147,488.04 = 35,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,335.08x = 147,488.04 × 35,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,335.08x = 5,308,242,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,242,047.64/98,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,981.16

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