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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,763.74, 312,869.04 and 146,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,763.74, 312,869.04 and 146,237.49 is: 201,765.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,763.74 : 312,869.04 = 146,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,763.74/312,869.04 = 146,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,763.74x = 312,869.04 × 146,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,763.74x = 45,753,183,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753,183,108.31/226,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,765.87

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