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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,252, 220,880.16 and 36,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,252, 220,880.16 and 36,444 is: 54,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,252 : 220,880.16 = 36,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,252/220,880.16 = 36,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,252x = 220,880.16 × 36,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,252x = 8,049,756,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,756,551.04/147,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,666.53

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