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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,452.96, 221,179.44 and 36,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,452.96, 221,179.44 and 36,644.96 is: 54,967.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,452.96 : 221,179.44 = 36,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,452.96/221,179.44 = 36,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,452.96x = 221,179.44 × 36,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,452.96x = 8,105,111,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,111,731.62/147,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,967.44

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