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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,768.74, 312,875.93 and 146,242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,768.74, 312,875.93 and 146,242.50 is: 201,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,768.74 : 312,875.93 = 146,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,768.74/312,875.93 = 146,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,768.74x = 312,875.93 × 146,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,768.74x = 45,755,757,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,757,461.81/226,768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,772.77

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