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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,861.74, 148,261.91 and 35,673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,861.74, 148,261.91 and 35,673.66 is: 53,499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,861.74 : 148,261.91 = 35,673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,861.74/148,261.91 = 35,673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,861.74x = 148,261.91 × 35,673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,861.74x = 5,289,045,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,045,057.47/98,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,499.41

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