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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,726.06, 314,354.61 and 147,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,726.06, 314,354.61 and 147,160.22 is: 203,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,726.06 : 314,354.61 = 147,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,726.06/314,354.61 = 147,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,726.06x = 314,354.61 × 147,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,726.06x = 46,260,491,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,260,491,993.84/227,726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,140.97

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