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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,515.70, 221,273.55 and 36,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,515.70, 221,273.55 and 36,707.70 is: 55,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,515.70 : 221,273.55 = 36,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,515.70/221,273.55 = 36,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,515.70x = 221,273.55 × 36,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,515.70x = 8,122,443,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,443,091.34/147,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,061.55

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