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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,474.60, 221,211.90 and 36,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,474.60, 221,211.90 and 36,666.60 is: 54,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,474.60 : 221,211.90 = 36,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,474.60/221,211.90 = 36,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,474.60x = 221,211.90 × 36,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,474.60x = 8,111,088,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,088,252.54/147,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,999.90

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