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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,002.80, 338,615.40 and 147,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,002.80, 338,615.40 and 147,076.40 is: 220,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,002.80 : 338,615.40 = 147,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,002.80/338,615.40 = 147,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,002.80x = 338,615.40 × 147,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,002.80x = 49,802,334,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802,334,016.56/226,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,361.58

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