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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,373.42, 147,523.97 and 35,176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,373.42, 147,523.97 and 35,176.41 is: 52,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,373.42 : 147,523.97 = 35,176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,373.42/147,523.97 = 35,176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,373.42x = 147,523.97 × 35,176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,373.42x = 5,189,364,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,364,314.39/98,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,751.69

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