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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,470.28, 221,205.36 and 36,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,470.28, 221,205.36 and 36,662.28 is: 54,993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,470.28 : 221,205.36 = 36,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,470.28/221,205.36 = 36,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,470.28x = 221,205.36 × 36,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,470.28x = 8,109,892,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109,892,845.82/147,470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,993.41

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