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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,768.44, 312,835.74 and 146,221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,768.44, 312,835.74 and 146,221.83 is: 201,718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,768.44 : 312,835.74 = 146,221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,768.44/312,835.74 = 146,221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,768.44x = 312,835.74 × 146,221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,768.44x = 45,743,414,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743,414,392.20/226,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,718.61

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