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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,862.63, 148,263.27 and 35,674.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,862.63, 148,263.27 and 35,674.53 is: 53,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,862.63 : 148,263.27 = 35,674.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,862.63/148,263.27 = 35,674.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,862.63x = 148,263.27 × 35,674.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,862.63x = 5,289,222,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,222,473.51/98,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,500.73

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