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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,769.99, 312,877.66 and 146,243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,769.99, 312,877.66 and 146,243.75 is: 201,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,769.99 : 312,877.66 = 146,243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,769.99/312,877.66 = 146,243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,769.99x = 312,877.66 × 146,243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,769.99x = 45,756,402,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,756,402,289.63/226,769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,774.50

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