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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,772.48, 314,219.52 and 147,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,772.48, 314,219.52 and 147,225.60 is: 203,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,772.48 : 314,219.52 = 147,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,772.48/314,219.52 = 147,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,772.48x = 314,219.52 × 147,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,772.48x = 46,261,157,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,157,363.71/227,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,102.49

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