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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,771.99, 312,880.42 and 146,245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,771.99, 312,880.42 and 146,245.75 is: 201,777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,771.99 : 312,880.42 = 146,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,771.99/312,880.42 = 146,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,771.99x = 312,880.42 × 146,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,771.99x = 45,757,431,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757,431,683.22/226,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,777.26

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