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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,383.48, 147,523.98 and 35,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,383.48, 147,523.98 and 35,179.24 is: 52,750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,383.48 : 147,523.98 = 35,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,383.48/147,523.98 = 35,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,383.48x = 147,523.98 × 35,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,383.48x = 5,189,781,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,781,498.18/98,383.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,750.54

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