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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,430.22, 147,657.51 and 35,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,430.22, 147,657.51 and 35,257.12 is: 52,890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,430.22 : 147,657.51 = 35,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,430.22/147,657.51 = 35,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,430.22x = 147,657.51 × 35,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,430.22x = 5,205,978,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,978,548.97/98,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,890.04

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