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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,391.16, 221,086.73 and 36,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,391.16, 221,086.73 and 36,583.16 is: 54,874.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,391.16 : 221,086.73 = 36,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,391.16/221,086.73 = 36,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,391.16x = 221,086.73 × 36,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,391.16x = 8,088,050,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088,050,203.49/147,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,874.73

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