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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,510.88, 221,266.36 and 36,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,510.88, 221,266.36 and 36,702.88 is: 55,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,510.88 : 221,266.36 = 36,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,510.88/221,266.36 = 36,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,510.88x = 221,266.36 × 36,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,510.88x = 8,121,112,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,112,659.12/147,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,054.33

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