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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,521.02, 147,714.03 and 35,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,521.02, 147,714.03 and 35,339.76 is: 52,985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,521.02 : 147,714.03 = 35,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,521.02/147,714.03 = 35,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,521.02x = 147,714.03 × 35,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,521.02x = 5,220,178,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,178,368.83/98,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,985.43

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