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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,228.16, 307,843.44 and 146,612.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,228.16, 307,843.44 and 146,612.42 is: 202,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,228.16 : 307,843.44 = 146,612.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,228.16/307,843.44 = 146,612.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,228.16x = 307,843.44 × 146,612.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,228.16x = 45,133,671,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133,671,719.52/223,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,186.28

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