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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,301.60, 339,452.40 and 147,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,301.60, 339,452.40 and 147,569.60 is: 221,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,301.60 : 339,452.40 = 147,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,301.60/339,452.40 = 147,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,301.60x = 339,452.40 × 147,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,301.60x = 50,092,854,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092,854,887.04/226,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,354.40

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