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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,436.80, 339,266.40 and 147,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,436.80, 339,266.40 and 147,510.40 is: 221,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,436.80 : 339,266.40 = 147,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,436.80/339,266.40 = 147,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,436.80x = 339,266.40 × 147,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,436.80x = 50,045,322,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045,322,370.56/226,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,012.32

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