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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,115.47, 314,694.72 and 147,568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,115.47, 314,694.72 and 147,568.97 is: 203,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,115.47 : 314,694.72 = 147,568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,115.47/314,694.72 = 147,568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,115.47x = 314,694.72 × 147,568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,115.47x = 46,439,176,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,439,176,481.58/228,115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,577.49

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