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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,474.12, 221,212.04 and 36,666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,474.12, 221,212.04 and 36,666.12 is: 54,999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,474.12 : 221,212.04 = 36,666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,474.12/221,212.04 = 36,666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,474.12x = 221,212.04 × 36,666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,474.12x = 8,110,987,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,987,204.08/147,474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,999.39

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