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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,499.08, 221,248.35 and 36,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,499.08, 221,248.35 and 36,691.08 is: 55,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,499.08 : 221,248.35 = 36,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,499.08/221,248.35 = 36,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,499.08x = 221,248.35 × 36,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,499.08x = 8,117,840,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,840,909.72/147,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,036.55

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