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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,443.25, 221,164.89 and 36,635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,443.25, 221,164.89 and 36,635.25 is: 54,952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,443.25 : 221,164.89 = 36,635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,443.25/221,164.89 = 36,635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,443.25x = 221,164.89 × 36,635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,443.25x = 8,102,431,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,431,036.37/147,443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,952.88

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