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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,767.46, 214,151.67 and 36,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,767.46, 214,151.67 and 36,151.36 is: 54,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,767.46 : 214,151.67 = 36,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,767.46/214,151.67 = 36,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,767.46x = 214,151.67 × 36,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,767.46x = 7,741,874,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,874,986.76/142,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,227.17

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