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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,344.86, 147,481.13 and 35,147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,344.86, 147,481.13 and 35,147.91 is: 52,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,344.86 : 147,481.13 = 35,147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,344.86/147,481.13 = 35,147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,344.86x = 147,481.13 × 35,147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,344.86x = 5,183,653,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,653,308.20/98,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,708.94

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