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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,228, 220,842 and 36,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,228, 220,842 and 36,420 is: 54,630

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,228 : 220,842 = 36,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,228/220,842 = 36,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,228x = 220,842 × 36,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,228x = 8,043,065,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,065,640/147,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,630

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