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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,392.10, 313,623.93 and 146,839.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,392.10, 313,623.93 and 146,839.41 is: 202,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,392.10 : 313,623.93 = 146,839.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,392.10/313,623.93 = 146,839.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,392.10x = 313,623.93 × 146,839.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,392.10x = 46,052,352,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,352,843.08/227,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,523.98

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