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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,665.37, 147,997.72 and 35,485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,665.37, 147,997.72 and 35,485.38 is: 53,227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,665.37 : 147,997.72 = 35,485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,665.37/147,997.72 = 35,485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,665.37x = 147,997.72 × 35,485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,665.37x = 5,251,755,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,755,893.74/98,665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,227.96

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