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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,241.92, 308,154.72 and 147,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,241.92, 308,154.72 and 147,814.72 is: 204,037.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,241.92 : 308,154.72 = 147,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,241.92/308,154.72 = 147,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,241.92x = 308,154.72 × 147,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,241.92x = 45,549,803,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,803,653.48/223,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,037.86

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