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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,764.99, 312,870.76 and 146,238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,764.99, 312,870.76 and 146,238.75 is: 201,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,764.99 : 312,870.76 = 146,238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,764.99/312,870.76 = 146,238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,764.99x = 312,870.76 × 146,238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,764.99x = 45,753,828,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753,828,488.35/226,764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,767.60

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