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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,471.26, 221,207.68 and 36,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,471.26, 221,207.68 and 36,663.26 is: 54,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,471.26 : 221,207.68 = 36,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,471.26/221,207.68 = 36,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,471.26x = 221,207.68 × 36,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,471.26x = 8,110,194,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,194,685.84/147,471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,995.09

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