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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,867.96, 148,255.32 and 35,679.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,867.96, 148,255.32 and 35,679.83 is: 53,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,867.96 : 148,255.32 = 35,679.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,867.96/148,255.32 = 35,679.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,867.96x = 148,255.32 × 35,679.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,867.96x = 5,289,723,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,723,872.92/98,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,502.92

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