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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,855.72, 148,252.91 and 35,667.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,855.72, 148,252.91 and 35,667.63 is: 53,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,855.72 : 148,252.91 = 35,667.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,855.72/148,252.91 = 35,667.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,855.72x = 148,252.91 × 35,667.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,855.72x = 5,287,830,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,830,279.24/98,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,490.38

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