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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,156.13, 314,750.77 and 147,609.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,156.13, 314,750.77 and 147,609.83 is: 203,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,156.13 : 314,750.77 = 147,609.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,156.13/314,750.77 = 147,609.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,156.13x = 314,750.77 × 147,609.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,156.13x = 46,460,307,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,460,307,652.07/228,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,633.83

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