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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,199.73, 314,983.44 and 147,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,199.73, 314,983.44 and 147,625.20 is: 203,766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,199.73 : 314,983.44 = 147,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,199.73/314,983.44 = 147,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,199.73x = 314,983.44 × 147,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,199.73x = 46,499,493,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499,493,326.69/228,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,766.65

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