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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,427.25, 308,592.86 and 147,844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,427.25, 308,592.86 and 147,844.53 is: 204,199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,427.25 : 308,592.86 = 147,844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,427.25/308,592.86 = 147,844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,427.25x = 308,592.86 × 147,844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,427.25x = 45,623,765,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623,765,608.83/223,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,199.65

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