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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,114.07, 314,692.80 and 147,567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,114.07, 314,692.80 and 147,567.53 is: 203,575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,114.07 : 314,692.80 = 147,567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,114.07/314,692.80 = 147,567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,114.07x = 314,692.80 × 147,567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,114.07x = 46,438,439,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,439,438.14/228,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,575.52

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