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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,537.25, 221,306.69 and 36,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,537.25, 221,306.69 and 36,729.25 is: 55,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,537.25 : 221,306.69 = 36,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,537.25/221,306.69 = 36,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,537.25x = 221,306.69 × 36,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,537.25x = 8,128,428,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,428,743.68/147,537.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,094.08

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