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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,354.07, 147,494.96 and 35,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,354.07, 147,494.96 and 35,157.14 is: 52,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,354.07 : 147,494.96 = 35,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,354.07/147,494.96 = 35,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,354.07x = 147,494.96 × 35,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,354.07x = 5,185,500,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,500,044.75/98,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,722.78

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