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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,294.51, 340,437.33 and 147,074.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,294.51, 340,437.33 and 147,074.54 is: 220,285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,294.51 : 340,437.33 = 147,074.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,294.51/340,437.33 = 147,074.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,294.51x = 340,437.33 × 147,074.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,294.51x = 50,069,662,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,069,662,006.39/227,294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,285.40

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