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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,396.28, 221,094.42 and 36,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,396.28, 221,094.42 and 36,588.28 is: 54,882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,396.28 : 221,094.42 = 36,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,396.28/221,094.42 = 36,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,396.28x = 221,094.42 × 36,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,396.28x = 8,089,464,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,089,464,545.40/147,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,882.42

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