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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,247.79, 307,903.77 and 146,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,247.79, 307,903.77 and 146,845.35 is: 202,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,247.79 : 307,903.77 = 146,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,247.79/307,903.77 = 146,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,247.79x = 307,903.77 × 146,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,247.79x = 45,214,236,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,236,871.97/223,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,529.38

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