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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,444.28, 221,166.58 and 36,636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,444.28, 221,166.58 and 36,636.28 is: 54,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,444.28 : 221,166.58 = 36,636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,444.28/221,166.58 = 36,636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,444.28x = 221,166.58 × 36,636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,444.28x = 8,102,720,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,720,751.52/147,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,954.46

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