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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,864.37, 148,265.84 and 35,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,864.37, 148,265.84 and 35,676.29 is: 53,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,864.37 : 148,265.84 = 35,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,864.37/148,265.84 = 35,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,864.37x = 148,265.84 × 35,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,864.37x = 5,289,575,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,575,564.79/98,864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,503.36

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