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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,244.59, 220,864.46 and 36,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,244.59, 220,864.46 and 36,436.59 is: 54,654.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,244.59 : 220,864.46 = 36,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,244.59/220,864.46 = 36,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,244.59x = 220,864.46 × 36,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,244.59x = 8,047,547,592.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047,547,592.41/147,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,654.28

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