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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,041, 220,563.66 and 36,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,041, 220,563.66 and 36,233 is: 54,350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,041 : 220,563.66 = 36,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,041/220,563.66 = 36,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,041x = 220,563.66 × 36,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,041x = 7,991,683,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,683,092.78/147,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,350.03

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