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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,977.11, 313,123.14 and 146,430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,977.11, 313,123.14 and 146,430.48 is: 202,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,977.11 : 313,123.14 = 146,430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,977.11/313,123.14 = 146,430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,977.11x = 313,123.14 × 146,430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,977.11x = 45,850,771,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,771,689.31/226,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,006.15

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