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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,852.88, 220,279.52 and 36,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,852.88, 220,279.52 and 36,044.88 is: 54,067.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,852.88 : 220,279.52 = 36,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,852.88/220,279.52 = 36,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,852.88x = 220,279.52 × 36,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,852.88x = 7,939,948,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,939,948,864.86/146,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,067.37

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