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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,001.02, 340,324.95 and 146,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,001.02, 340,324.95 and 146,869.68 is: 220,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,001.02 : 340,324.95 = 146,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,001.02/340,324.95 = 146,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,001.02x = 340,324.95 × 146,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,001.02x = 49,983,415,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,983,415,768.17/227,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,190.27

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