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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,535.96, 147,806.16 and 35,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,535.96, 147,806.16 and 35,360.28 is: 53,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,535.96 : 147,806.16 = 35,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,535.96/147,806.16 = 35,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,535.96x = 147,806.16 × 35,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,535.96x = 5,226,467,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,467,203.32/98,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,041.22

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