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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,008.36, 308,006.96 and 146,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,008.36, 308,006.96 and 146,867.82 is: 202,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,008.36 : 308,006.96 = 146,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,008.36/308,006.96 = 146,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,008.36x = 308,006.96 × 146,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,008.36x = 45,236,310,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236,310,025.69/223,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,845.80

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