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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,481, 221,222.36 and 36,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,481, 221,222.36 and 36,673 is: 55,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,481 : 221,222.36 = 36,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,481/221,222.36 = 36,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,481x = 221,222.36 × 36,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,481x = 8,112,887,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,887,608.28/147,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,009.71

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