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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,753.76, 314,044.56 and 147,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,753.76, 314,044.56 and 147,075.36 is: 202,798.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,753.76 : 314,044.56 = 147,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,753.76/314,044.56 = 147,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,753.76x = 314,044.56 × 147,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,753.76x = 46,188,216,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188,216,718.04/227,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,798.92

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