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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,856.49, 220,284.94 and 36,048.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,856.49, 220,284.94 and 36,048.49 is: 54,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,856.49 : 220,284.94 = 36,048.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,856.49/220,284.94 = 36,048.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,856.49x = 220,284.94 × 36,048.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,856.49x = 7,940,939,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,939,456.74/146,856.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,072.79

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