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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,867.52, 148,264.02 and 35,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,867.52, 148,264.02 and 35,670.78 is: 53,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,867.52 : 148,264.02 = 35,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,867.52/148,264.02 = 35,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,867.52x = 148,264.02 × 35,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,867.52x = 5,288,693,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288,693,239.34/98,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,492.73

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