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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,160.32, 220,740.96 and 36,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,160.32, 220,740.96 and 36,352.32 is: 54,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,160.32 : 220,740.96 = 36,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,160.32/220,740.96 = 36,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,160.32x = 220,740.96 × 36,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,160.32x = 8,024,446,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,446,015.03/147,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,528.60

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