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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,439.48, 147,661.31 and 35,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,439.48, 147,661.31 and 35,263.71 is: 52,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,439.48 : 147,661.31 = 35,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,439.48/147,661.31 = 35,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,439.48x = 147,661.31 × 35,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,439.48x = 5,207,085,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,085,702.22/98,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,896.31

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