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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,451.96, 221,177.94 and 36,643.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,451.96, 221,177.94 and 36,643.96 is: 54,965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,451.96 : 221,177.94 = 36,643.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,451.96/221,177.94 = 36,643.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,451.96x = 221,177.94 × 36,643.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,451.96x = 8,104,835,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,835,586.24/147,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,965.94

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