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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,652.66, 221,476.56 and 36,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,652.66, 221,476.56 and 36,844.66 is: 55,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,652.66 : 221,476.56 = 36,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,652.66/221,476.56 = 36,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,652.66x = 221,476.56 × 36,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,652.66x = 8,160,228,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,228,551.17/147,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,266.38

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