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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,855.88, 148,253.14 and 35,667.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,855.88, 148,253.14 and 35,667.79 is: 53,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,855.88 : 148,253.14 = 35,667.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,855.88/148,253.14 = 35,667.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,855.88x = 148,253.14 × 35,667.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,855.88x = 5,287,861,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,861,864.36/98,855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,490.62

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