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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,736.95, 314,369.62 and 147,171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,736.95, 314,369.62 and 147,171.11 is: 203,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,736.95 : 314,369.62 = 147,171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,736.95/314,369.62 = 147,171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,736.95x = 314,369.62 × 147,171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,736.95x = 46,266,123,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266,123,985.90/227,736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,155.99

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