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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,332.39, 313,663.83 and 146,742.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,332.39, 313,663.83 and 146,742.65 is: 202,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,332.39 : 313,663.83 = 146,742.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,332.39/313,663.83 = 146,742.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,332.39x = 313,663.83 × 146,742.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,332.39x = 46,027,861,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,861,623.35/227,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,469.44

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