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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,562.60, 313,901.08 and 147,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,562.60, 313,901.08 and 147,037.60 is: 202,824.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,562.60 : 313,901.08 = 147,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,562.60/313,901.08 = 147,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,562.60x = 313,901.08 × 147,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,562.60x = 46,155,261,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,155,261,440.61/227,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,824.46

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