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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,442.75, 221,164.13 and 36,634.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,442.75, 221,164.13 and 36,634.75 is: 54,952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,442.75 : 221,164.13 = 36,634.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,442.75/221,164.13 = 36,634.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,442.75x = 221,164.13 × 36,634.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,442.75x = 8,102,292,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,292,611.52/147,442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,952.13

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