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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,872.80, 340,309.20 and 147,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,872.80, 340,309.20 and 147,557.60 is: 221,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,872.80 : 340,309.20 = 147,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,872.80/340,309.20 = 147,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,872.80x = 340,309.20 × 147,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,872.80x = 50,215,208,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215,208,809.92/226,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,336.40

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