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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,196.55, 314,806.47 and 147,650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,196.55, 314,806.47 and 147,650.33 is: 203,689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,196.55 : 314,806.47 = 147,650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,196.55/314,806.47 = 147,650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,196.55x = 314,806.47 × 147,650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,196.55x = 46,481,279,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481,279,181.64/228,196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,689.67

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