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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,664.18, 147,979.77 and 35,471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,664.18, 147,979.77 and 35,471.42 is: 53,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,664.18 : 147,979.77 = 35,471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,664.18/147,979.77 = 35,471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,664.18x = 147,979.77 × 35,471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,664.18x = 5,249,051,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,051,833.27/98,664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,201.19

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