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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,446.79, 222,670.35 and 36,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,446.79, 222,670.35 and 36,127 is: 54,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,446.79 : 222,670.35 = 36,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,446.79/222,670.35 = 36,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,446.79x = 222,670.35 × 36,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,446.79x = 8,044,411,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,411,734.45/148,446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,190.54

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