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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,117.35, 314,697.30 and 147,570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,117.35, 314,697.30 and 147,570.86 is: 203,580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,117.35 : 314,697.30 = 147,570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,117.35/314,697.30 = 147,570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,117.35x = 314,697.30 × 147,570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,117.35x = 46,440,149,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,440,149,627.19/228,117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,580.09

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