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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,261, 220,891.50 and 36,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,261, 220,891.50 and 36,453 is: 54,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,261 : 220,891.50 = 36,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,261/220,891.50 = 36,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,261x = 220,891.50 × 36,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,261x = 8,052,157,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,157,849.50/147,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,679.50

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