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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,177.60, 339,266.40 and 147,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,177.60, 339,266.40 and 147,445.60 is: 221,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,177.60 : 339,266.40 = 147,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,177.60/339,266.40 = 147,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,177.60x = 339,266.40 × 147,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,177.60x = 50,023,337,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,023,337,907.84/226,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,168.40

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