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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,472, 221,208.82 and 36,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,472, 221,208.82 and 36,664 is: 54,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,472 : 221,208.82 = 36,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,472/221,208.82 = 36,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,472x = 221,208.82 × 36,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,472x = 8,110,400,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,400,176.48/147,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,996.20

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