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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,473.28, 221,209.86 and 36,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,473.28, 221,209.86 and 36,665.28 is: 54,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,473.28 : 221,209.86 = 36,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,473.28/221,209.86 = 36,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,473.28x = 221,209.86 × 36,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,473.28x = 8,110,721,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,721,455.66/147,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,997.91

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