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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,926.84, 309,082.59 and 147,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,926.84, 309,082.59 and 147,501.72 is: 203,594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,926.84 : 309,082.59 = 147,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,926.84/309,082.59 = 147,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,926.84x = 309,082.59 × 147,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,926.84x = 45,590,213,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590,213,647.05/223,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,594.23

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