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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,211.24, 220,814.30 and 36,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,211.24, 220,814.30 and 36,403.24 is: 54,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,211.24 : 220,814.30 = 36,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,211.24/220,814.30 = 36,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,211.24x = 220,814.30 × 36,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,211.24x = 8,038,355,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,038,355,958.33/147,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,604.23

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