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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,263, 220,894.50 and 36,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,263, 220,894.50 and 36,455 is: 54,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,263 : 220,894.50 = 36,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,263/220,894.50 = 36,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,263x = 220,894.50 × 36,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,263x = 8,052,708,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,708,997.50/147,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,682.50

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