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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,755.24, 221,632.86 and 36,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,755.24, 221,632.86 and 36,947.24 is: 55,420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,755.24 : 221,632.86 = 36,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,755.24/221,632.86 = 36,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,755.24x = 221,632.86 × 36,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,755.24x = 8,188,722,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,722,470.31/147,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,420.86

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