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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,432.66, 221,149.14 and 36,624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,432.66, 221,149.14 and 36,624.66 is: 54,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,432.66 : 221,149.14 = 36,624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,432.66/221,149.14 = 36,624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,432.66x = 221,149.14 × 36,624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,432.66x = 8,099,511,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,511,095.14/147,432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,937.02

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