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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,852.68, 148,248.36 and 35,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,852.68, 148,248.36 and 35,664.60 is: 53,485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,852.68 : 148,248.36 = 35,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,852.68/148,248.36 = 35,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,852.68x = 148,248.36 × 35,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,852.68x = 5,287,218,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,218,228.31/98,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,485.83

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