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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,546.60, 313,879 and 147,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,546.60, 313,879 and 147,021.60 is: 202,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,546.60 : 313,879 = 147,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,546.60/313,879 = 147,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,546.60x = 313,879 × 147,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,546.60x = 46,146,992,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,146,992,786.40/227,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,802.38

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