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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,059.12, 220,588.72 and 36,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,059.12, 220,588.72 and 36,251.12 is: 54,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,059.12 : 220,588.72 = 36,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,059.12/220,588.72 = 36,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,059.12x = 220,588.72 × 36,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,059.12x = 7,996,588,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996,588,159.37/147,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,376.69

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