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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,284, 220,928.28 and 36,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,284, 220,928.28 and 36,476 is: 54,714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,284 : 220,928.28 = 36,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,284/220,928.28 = 36,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,284x = 220,928.28 × 36,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,284x = 8,058,579,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,579,941.28/147,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,714.56

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