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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,754.24, 221,631.36 and 36,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,754.24, 221,631.36 and 36,946.24 is: 55,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,754.24 : 221,631.36 = 36,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,754.24/221,631.36 = 36,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,754.24x = 221,631.36 × 36,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,754.24x = 8,188,445,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,445,418.09/147,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,419.36

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