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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,246.60, 339,369.90 and 147,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,246.60, 339,369.90 and 147,514.60 is: 221,271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,246.60 : 339,369.90 = 147,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,246.60/339,369.90 = 147,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,246.60x = 339,369.90 × 147,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,246.60x = 50,062,015,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,062,015,050.54/226,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,271.90

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