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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,003.02, 340,327.94 and 146,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,003.02, 340,327.94 and 146,871.68 is: 220,193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,003.02 : 340,327.94 = 146,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,003.02/340,327.94 = 146,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,003.02x = 340,327.94 × 146,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,003.02x = 49,984,536,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984,536,298.74/227,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,193.27

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