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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,060, 220,590.72 and 36,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,060, 220,590.72 and 36,252 is: 54,378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,060 : 220,590.72 = 36,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,060/220,590.72 = 36,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,060x = 220,590.72 × 36,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,060x = 7,996,854,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996,854,781.44/147,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,378.18

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