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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,439.36, 147,661.13 and 35,263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,439.36, 147,661.13 and 35,263.59 is: 52,896.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,439.36 : 147,661.13 = 35,263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,439.36/147,661.13 = 35,263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,439.36x = 147,661.13 × 35,263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,439.36x = 5,207,061,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,061,547.26/98,439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,896.13

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