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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,016.15, 340,347.61 and 146,884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,016.15, 340,347.61 and 146,884.78 is: 220,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,016.15 : 340,347.61 = 146,884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,016.15/340,347.61 = 146,884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,016.15x = 340,347.61 × 146,884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,016.15x = 49,991,883,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991,883,818.38/227,016.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,212.90

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