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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,516.52, 147,707.24 and 35,335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,516.52, 147,707.24 and 35,335.31 is: 52,978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,516.52 : 147,707.24 = 35,335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,516.52/147,707.24 = 35,335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,516.52x = 147,707.24 × 35,335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,516.52x = 5,219,280,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219,280,199.43/98,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,978.73

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