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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,187.67, 308,048.03 and 146,713.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,187.67, 308,048.03 and 146,713.83 is: 202,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,187.67 : 308,048.03 = 146,713.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,187.67/308,048.03 = 146,713.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,187.67x = 308,048.03 × 146,713.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,187.67x = 45,194,905,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,905,755.08/223,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,497.32

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