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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,717, 221,575.50 and 36,909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,717, 221,575.50 and 36,909 is: 55,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,717 : 221,575.50 = 36,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,717/221,575.50 = 36,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,717x = 221,575.50 × 36,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,717x = 8,178,130,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178,130,129.50/147,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,363.50

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