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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,207.46, 314,820.23 and 147,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,207.46, 314,820.23 and 147,660.96 is: 203,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,207.46 : 314,820.23 = 147,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,207.46/314,820.23 = 147,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,207.46x = 314,820.23 × 147,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,207.46x = 46,486,657,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,486,657,389.22/228,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,703.50

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