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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,359.11, 147,502.44 and 35,162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,359.11, 147,502.44 and 35,162.19 is: 52,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,359.11 : 147,502.44 = 35,162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,359.11/147,502.44 = 35,162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,359.11x = 147,502.44 × 35,162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,359.11x = 5,186,508,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,508,820.74/98,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,730.34

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