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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,309.80, 339,075.90 and 147,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,309.80, 339,075.90 and 147,383.40 is: 220,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,309.80 : 339,075.90 = 147,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,309.80/339,075.90 = 147,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,309.80x = 339,075.90 × 147,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,309.80x = 49,974,159,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,159,000.06/226,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,821.90

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