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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,355.69, 147,497.40 and 35,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,355.69, 147,497.40 and 35,158.77 is: 52,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,355.69 : 147,497.40 = 35,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,355.69/147,497.40 = 35,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,355.69x = 147,497.40 × 35,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,355.69x = 5,185,827,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,827,162.20/98,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,725.24

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