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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,488.76, 221,233.12 and 36,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,488.76, 221,233.12 and 36,680.76 is: 55,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,488.76 : 221,233.12 = 36,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,488.76/221,233.12 = 36,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,488.76x = 221,233.12 × 36,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,488.76x = 8,114,998,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,998,978.77/147,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,021.14

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