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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,766.99, 312,873.52 and 146,240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,766.99, 312,873.52 and 146,240.75 is: 201,770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,766.99 : 312,873.52 = 146,240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,766.99/312,873.52 = 146,240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,766.99x = 312,873.52 × 146,240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,766.99x = 45,754,858,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754,858,219.94/226,766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,770.36

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