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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,834.23, 148,257.92 and 34,784.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,834.23, 148,257.92 and 34,784.65 is: 52,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,834.23 : 148,257.92 = 34,784.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,834.23/148,257.92 = 34,784.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,834.23x = 148,257.92 × 34,784.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,834.23x = 5,157,099,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,099,856.93/98,834.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,179.29

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