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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,511.96, 147,770.04 and 35,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,511.96, 147,770.04 and 35,336.28 is: 53,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,511.96 : 147,770.04 = 35,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,511.96/147,770.04 = 35,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,511.96x = 147,770.04 × 35,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,511.96x = 5,221,643,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,643,509.05/98,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,005.17

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