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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,530.02, 314,091.93 and 146,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,530.02, 314,091.93 and 146,996.58 is: 202,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,530.02 : 314,091.93 = 146,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,530.02/314,091.93 = 146,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,530.02x = 314,091.93 × 146,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,530.02x = 46,170,439,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170,439,515.60/227,530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,920.21

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