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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,189.43, 307,823.36 and 146,786.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,189.43, 307,823.36 and 146,786.98 is: 202,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,189.43 : 307,823.36 = 146,786.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,189.43/307,823.36 = 146,786.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,189.43x = 307,823.36 × 146,786.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,189.43x = 45,184,459,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184,459,884.36/223,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,448.92

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