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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,856.38, 148,253.90 and 35,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,856.38, 148,253.90 and 35,668.28 is: 53,491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,856.38 : 148,253.90 = 35,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,856.38/148,253.90 = 35,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,856.38x = 148,253.90 × 35,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,856.38x = 5,287,960,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,960,696.68/98,856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,491.35

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